Udonis Haslem expressed his frustration over the criteria for selecting Defensive Players of the Year (DPOY), criticizing the flawed expectations surrounding the award.
He argued that a true Defensive Player of the Year should be able to handle their defensive responsibilities without needing assistance.
According to Haslem, such a player should be capable of guarding any opponent, whether it’s one of the NBA’s top talents or a lesser player, without requiring help from teammates.
He also emphasized that the Defensive Player of the Year should never be the one targeted or exploited in specific situations, highlighting the inconsistency he sees in how the award is often granted.
Udonis Haslem goes on a rant about flawed DPOYs
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) September 20, 2024
“There’s an expectation that the Defensive Player of the Year does not need any help. The Defensive Player of the Year should be able to guard his yard every single time against somebody, whether it’s the best player in the NBA or… pic.twitter.com/nRpZBk63eD
