Dash Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) Dwight Howard won his third straight Defensive Player of the Year Award on Monday afternoon. This was expected and is now confirmed. Howard received an incredible 114 first-place votes, with Chuck Hayes nipping at his heels with two votes of his own. Needless to say, this was an obvious choice. Kevin Garnett, Tyson Chandler, Tony Allen and Rajon Rondo rounded out the top five. http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/42648204/ns/sports-player_news/ Chuckwagon doing work. :glasses: Congrats to Dwight though. Edited April 18, 2011 by Dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 No shock here. He deserves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboveLegit Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I'm more shocked at seeing JaVale McGee receiving a second place vote, and two third place votes. My God, some people put way too much stock on stats, and do not watch enough basketball. I think I've criticized JaVale enough on this board to convince everyone he's just about average when it comes to defense, so I won't go off explaining why this is such a shock to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Swish* Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 3rd straight Defense Player Of The Year award for Mr.Howard! WOW that's pretty insane! Can't go wrong about this choice though! Even though some other players have been playing great defense, Howard is the best defender due to his important presence in the paint. I thought Ibaka had a chance since he's averaged the most blocks this season BUT Howard is a better overall defender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre smoothwhite Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 There's no one that can really stand in his way man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Knicks beat writers are screaming for voter transparency again, someone left Howard off their ballot completely.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobe24 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 And he'll win the next 5.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenneral Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 I agree Dwight should have won but Bogut not receiving a vote is ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 There's no one that can really stand in his way man... Actually he would stand in anyone's way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Pretty ridiculous. But he's a beast. Definitely deserving. I wonder if he can win a few more consecutively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Keith Bogans got a first-place vote too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/ap/d7/fullj.1341a63fde84b09738e08c403329ec03/ap-3cee7e499ff545f7ab7d85e0aeeaffc4.jpg I just thought this picture was really funny... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaveli Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Can't say i'm surprised.. but still well deserved. Grats, Dwight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make It Naaaashty Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) That goatee on Howard looks horrible btw, not sure what he's thinking lol. Edited April 19, 2011 by Prodigy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 That goatee on Howard looks horrible btw, not sure what he's thinking lol. Eh, it's a nice change of pace, the mustache alone was getting old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make It Naaaashty Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Eh, it's a nice change of pace, the mustache alone was getting old.I think he would be better off with a shaved face, a mustache or goatee don't look to good on him IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 There's no one that can really stand in his way man... A healthy Greg Oden can. Is there even such a thing as a healthy Greg Oden, though? I still think that a healthy Oden is just as good if not better defensively than Howard is. At the very least, he was on his way to becoming that but who knows how this latest injury will effect him. It is kind of remarkable how effective he is when he actually plays considering the ridiculous amount of injuries he has had since high school. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted April 20, 2011 Owner Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 A healthy Greg Oden can. Is there even such a thing as a healthy Greg Oden, though? I still think that a healthy Oden is just as good if not better defensively than Howard is. At the very least, he was on his way to becoming that but who knows how this latest injury will effect him. It is kind of remarkable how effective he is when he actually plays considering the ridiculous amount of injuries he has had since high school.Mentioned this around mid-November, which is around the time I last saw him play. :wallbash3: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballorama Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 That goatee on Howard looks horrible btw, not sure what he's thinking lol. I think it's a playoff beard, the entire Magic squad are doing it I thinkj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentch Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Congrats to Dwight, the best center in the game right now! There's no question about it, this guy is a beast offensively and defensively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Tony Allen via Twitter: Jus wondering!! D howard got defensive player of ther year!! What kind of players do he check all year!! At the center position? Tweet back @milewski10 lol!! I mean!! Its easy!! 2 lay off these guys and clog the paint I'm chilln,, I don't want that award!! I jus wonder what do you have 2 do 2 get it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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