For starters, let’s take a look at the finalists last year, which were Rudy Gobert, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Paul George. Personally I’m not expecting George to be a finalist again because I think he’s going to split votes with his own teammates Patrick Beverley and Kawhi Leonard. I also think Giannis was an anomaly as his own teammate Brook Lopez had more blocks and steals than him, yet Lopez wasn’t considered for the award. I think Giannis will fall victim to voter’s fatigue in the same way Harden was robbed of the MVP.
Will Clint Capela be a Defensive Player of the Year finalist?
