Through the first quarter of the 2019-20 NBA season, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers have an NBA-best 20-3 record that has been fueled by their defense.
While all of the focus is on the team’s goal of winning the 2020 NBA Finals, winning also results in individual awards.
As the Lakers could realistically win 3-4 individual awards if they maintain this level of play, Davis is the favorite for the 2019-20 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award now.
For head coach Frank Vogel, it is clear who should win the award, according to Tania Ganguli of Los Angeles Times:
“I think he can and will win defensive player of the year this year,” Lakers coach Frank Vogel said.