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Defensive Player of the Year What to know ... or power forward has won the award 17 of the last 20 years. Kawhi Leonard won it in 2014-15 and 2015-16, and Marcus Smart won it in 2021-22.

One of this year's contenders for NBA Defensive Player of the Year is trying to follow in the footsteps of Marcus Smart. The Washington Wizards veteran won the award during the 2021-22 season ...