NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year Award


The NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year is an annual NBA G League award given since the league's inaugural season to the best defensive player of the regular season. The league's head coaches determine the award by voting and it is usually presented to the honoree during the D-League playoffs.
Through the 2019–20 season, three players have been named the Defensive Player of the Year more than once: Derrick Zimmerman, Stefhon Hannah and DeAndre Liggins. Six international players have been named recipients: Stéphane Lasme, Mouhamed Sene, Walter Tavares, Landry Nnoko, Chris Boucher, and Christ Koumadje. Jeff Myers was the inaugural winner while playing for the Greenville Groove.

Winners

SeasonPlayerPositionNationalityTeam
2001–02GuardGreenville Groove
2002–03CenterRoanoke Dazzle
2003–04CenterCharleston Lowgators
2004–05GuardColumbus Riverdragons
2005–06 GuardAustin Toros
2006–07ForwardDakota Wizards
2007–08†ForwardLos Angeles D-Fenders
2007–08†CenterIdaho Stampede
2008–09ForwardIdaho Stampede
2009–10CenterSioux Falls Skyforce
2010–11CenterDakota Wizards
2011–12GuardDakota Wizards
2012–13 GuardSanta Cruz Warriors
2013–14GuardSioux Falls Skyforce
2014–15GuardSanta Cruz Warriors
2015–16 GuardSioux Falls Skyforce
2016–17CenterRaptors 905
2017–18CenterGrand Rapids Drive
2018–19ForwardRaptors 905
2019–20CenterDelaware Blue Coats