Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the 2019-20 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the NBA announced today.
This is the first Defensive Player of the Year award for Antetokounmpo, who previously earned First Team All-Defense last season and Second Team honors following the 2016-17 season. Antetokounmpo joins Sidney Moncrief (1982-83, 1983-84) as the only players in Bucks history to win Defensive Player of the Year.
“Giannis being recognized as our league’s best defensive player is such an amazing accomplishment,” said Bucks General Manager Jon Horst. “We are so proud of him and grateful for what he does for our team every day.