Celtics' Marcus Smart named 2021-22 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, becomes first guard to win since 1996 - CBS Sports

Gary Payton is the last guard to win Defensive Player of the Year

Marcus Smart has been named the 2021-22 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced Monday. On Sunday, Smart, Phoenix Suns wing Mikal Bridges and Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert were named fi… [+1498 chars]

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