Yesterday, the winner of the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year was announced as Kawhi Leonard won his second straight yesterday and the Celtics had two players receive votes for the prestigious award, including Avery Bradley and Jae Crowder. Bradley finished 6th in the voting and was the leading vote getter for the award for guards. Jae Crowder placed 13th win one third place vote:
Both Jae Crowder and Avery Bradley earned some love in the DPOY voting pic.twitter.com/qIw6RtjbVi
Among other 3rd-place DPOY votes for Bradley: Cedric Maxwell, @Scalabrine, @GwashburnGlobe, @TurnerSportsEJ & @RicBucher.