Smart becomes the 1st guard to win the award since Gary Payton in 1995-96 and only the 6th overall. From NBA.com News Services Smart finished ahead of Suns forward Mikal Bridges and three-time winner ...
The NBA's Defensive Player of the Year is going back to the perimeter for the first time since 1996. Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was named the league's top defender for the 2021-22 campaign and ...