Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies) 74 games. All-NBA. All-Defense. DPOY. Won the defensive player of the year two years ago. He's now a first-time All-Star who is averaging 22.2 points this season.

The NBA’s 65-game policy for postseason awards such as MVP, All-NBA, defensive player of the year, an all-defensive team, and most improved player is in its second season. Last season, Joel ...

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Click on ‘Follow Us’ and get notified of the most viral NBA stories via Google! Follow Us Following his remarkable accomplishment of securing the Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY ...