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2019 NBA Awards: Rudy Gobert wins second straight Defensive Player of the Year award

Rudy Gobert will forever be remembered among the defensive legends in NBA History. Rudy Gobert won his second Defensive Player of the Year award in as many seasons. Rudy Gobert led the league in Defensive Box Plus/Minus while anchoring the NBA’s 2nd best defense all season.

Rudy Gobert became the 10th NBA player to win the Defensive Player of the Year award two or more times joining an exclusive club that includes Kawhi Leonard, Dwight Howard, Dikembe Mutombo, Ben Wallace, Alonzo Mourning, Dennis Rodman, Hakeem Olajuwon, Mark Eaton, and Sydney Moncrief.