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Defensive Player Ladder

Defensive Player Ladder: Bridges finishes No. 1
Phoenix's ironman leads Rudy Gobert and Marcus Smart in the final ranking of the NBA's best defenders.
April 12, 2022
Defensive Player Ladder: Giannis holds No. 1 spot
Milwaukee's star leads the way in the latest ranking of top defenders in the NBA, but could Draymond Green make up ground?
March 15, 2022
Defensive Player Ladder: Bridges rises to No. 2
Phoenix's Mikal Bridges climbs to No. 2 in the latest ranking as Memphis' Jaren Jackson Jr. also joins the group.
February 15, 2022
Defensive Player Ladder: Giannis rises to No. 1
The two-time Kia MVP overtakes Rudy Gobert and Draymond Green in this month's ranking of the best defenders.
January 18, 2022
Defensive Player Ladder: Green still No. 1
The Warriors' versatile forward holds the top spot in this month's ranking of the NBA's best defenders.
December 21, 2021
Defensive Player Ladder: Green at No. 1
The Warriors' veteran forward leads the first ranking of the top defenders in the NBA this season, but Myles Turner looms large.
November 16, 2021
Defensive Player Ladder: Gobert finishes at No. 1
Utah's defensive superstar holds off Philadelphia's Ben Simmons and Miami's Bam Adebayo for the No. 1 spot.
May 18, 2021
Defensive Player Ladder: Gobert, Simmons lead the pack
The Jazz center takes over the No. 1 spot as both players hope to solidify their case for the award this week.
May 11, 2021
Defensive Player Ladder: Does DPOY lead to title?
How much does having the NBA's top defender lead to a championship?
May 4, 2021
Defensive Player Ladder: Dikembe Mutombo Q&A
Four-time Defensive Player of the Year shares his expertise before this week's ranking, where Ben Simmons climbs to the top.
April 27, 2021
Defensive Player Ladder: Gobert stays on top
Rudy Gobert holds the No. 1 spot while Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo climb this week's Top 5.
April 20, 2021
Defensive Player Ladder: The art of coaching defense
Rudy Gobert and Ben Simmons stay on top as Minnesota's defensive coordinator explains the art of coaching defense.
April 13, 2021

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