
Defensive Player of the Year- Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
The 3rd leading shot blocker in the league with 2.4 per game, AD is the defensive anchor of the Lakers who have the 3rd best defense in the NBA.
Coach of the Year- Billy Donovan, Oklahoma City Thunder
When OKC traded away franchise leader Russell Westbrook last summer, many experts had the Thunder in the middle of a rebuild. Receiving veteran point guard Chris Paul in return, head coach Billy Donovan has done a stellar job this season as OKC boasts a 40-24 record and are the 5th seed in the west.