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The NBA has been awarding a Defensive Player of the Year award since 1983. As of the 2008-09 season, two players have won the award 4 times, Dikembe Mutombo (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001) and Ben Wallace (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006). No other player has won the award more than twice.
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How many awards are there in the NBA?
There are 8. MVP award. Rookie of the year award. Coach of the year. Defensive player of the year. Sixth man award. Most improved player. Sportsmanship award. J. Walter Kenedy Citizenship award.
When was NABC Defensive Player of the Year created?
NABC Defensive Player of the Year was created in 1987.
Who was the defensive player of the year for 2010 in football?
The NFL Defensive Player of the Year for 2010 is Troy Polamalu.
When was WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award created?
WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award was created in 1997.
When was NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award created?
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award was created in 1983.
What trophies are awarded in American football?
There are many trophies givin in American football let us go down the list .The lombardi trophy- it is givin to the mvp of the winning team of the super bowl .MVP of the year- givin to the most valuable player of the year .Rookie of the year- givin to the best rookie of the year .Offensive player of the year- givin to the best offensive player of the year .Defensive player of the year- givin to the best defensive player of the year .Offensive rookie of the year- best offensive rookie of the year .Defensive rookie of the year- best defensive player of the year
Has any nfl team had offensive and defensive player of year in same season?
Through the 2008 season, as far as the Associated Press awards go that has happened once. In 2003, the Associated Press awarded their Offensive Player of the Year award to Jamal Lewis and their Defensive Player of the Year award to Ray Lewis, both of the Baltimore Ravens.
Who won the nba's mvp and defensive mvp in the same year?
Hakeem Olajuwaun did that feat two years in a row.
How many deffensive player of the year awards does ben Wallace have?
ben Wallace has 4 deffensive player of the year awards tied with diecieme muttumbo for the most
Was Chris Paul defensive player of the year before?
I don't believe he was defensive player of the year before, although, he has been elected to the first team defensive players of the year multiple times.
When was Gatorade Player of the Year awards created?
Gatorade Player of the Year awards was created in 1986.
Who is the most recent player to win Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in football for two consecutive years?
leon Davis
