For the second consecutive year, Gobert was named as the league’s best defensive player on Monday night at the NBA’s award show in Los Angeles. Gobert is the second Jazzman to have won the award at least twice, along with Mark Eaton, who did so in 1988-89 and 1984-85. He’s the 10th player in NBA history to have multiple DPOY trophies.
“It’s all my teammates. I say this all the time, but it’s a team game,” Gobert said. “To compete like we do, it’s inspirational. It’s just unbelievable.”
But other finalists Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paul George gave Gobert competition, as both led top-five defensive teams as well.