Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert Wins 4th NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Ties Record

May 7, 2024, 10:39 PM

Rudy Gobert, center for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2023-24 season, marking his fourth win of this award. This achievement ties him with Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace for the most DPOY awards in NBA history. Gobert's accolades include being a 3-time All-Star, a 4-time All-NBA Team member, a 7-time All-Defensive Team member, and he has been recognized as the NBA's top rebounder and shot-blocker once each. His defensive prowess also contributed to the Timberwolves having the No. 1 rated defense in the league.