Marcus Smart Becomes First Guard to Win Defensive Player of the Year Since Gary Payton

Marcus Smart was announced as the 2021-2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year on Monday. The 2021-22 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year is Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart! — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 18, 2022 Smart was a part of the No. 1 rated defense in the League during the regular season. […] The post Marcus Smart Becomes First Guard to Win Defensive Player of the Year Since Gary Payton appeared first on SLAM.