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Michael Jordan is one of five players to have won both an MVP and a Defensive Player of the Year award in their career. David Robinson won the award in the 1991–92 NBA season. Gary Payton was the first point guard to win the award. [18] Dwight Howard won the award in three consecutive years (2009–2011).
Gary Dwayne Payton Sr. [1] (born July 23, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player who was a point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely considered one of the greatest point guards of all time, he is best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics, where he holds franchise records in assists and steals and led them to an NBA Finals appearance.
A defensive point guard will try to accomplish this with constant pressure on the ball, making it difficult to maintain possession. A defensive point guard will also pressure opponents in passing lanes to generate steals and scoring opportunities for their team. Current NBA point guards known for their defensive prowess include Jrue Holiday ...
I wanted to find some way to quantify a player's impact on five-man defensive units — how much his presence was felt by opposing teams — and I think the best way to do that is with his Real ...
Jalen Suggs made strides in his third NBA season, raising his 3-point percentage to 39.7% and capturing All-Defensive second-team honors. Markelle Fultz is gone, so he steps into the PG duties for ...
Feb 22, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) and forward Obi Toppin (1) celebrate in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Tim Duncan is the all-time record holder for most All-Defensive team selections (15). Kobe Bryant has made a total of 12 All-Defensive teams, more than any other guard. Ben Wallace, who has won four NBA Defensive Player of the Year Awards in five years, has been selected into the All-Defensive first team five times in six selections.
During the combine, Castle showed off an improved 3-point jumper (after shooting just 26.7% from 3 during the season) and finished third overall in the 3-point star shooting drill (18-for-25).