NBA Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) Power Rankings featuring Draymond Green, Giannis Antetokounmpo and more | December 29th, 2021

No. 3: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo

Previous week’s NBA DPOY Power Ranking - #3

Last Week: Games played - 1; Games won - 1; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 28; Games won - 19; Games lost - 9

Last Week: PPG - 36.0, APG - 5.0, RPG - 12.0

Overall: PPG - 27.4, APG - 5.8, RPG - 11.4

Last Week: FG% - 56.5%, 3P% - 0.0%, FT% - 66.7%

Overall: FG% - 53.0%, 3P% - 27.4%, FT% - 68.1%

After a slow start, the Milwaukee Bucks (23-13) have started to find their groove. The Bucks have won seven of their last ten games, including their current four-game winning streak. Superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has powered the resurgence.

After missing five games while in health and safety protocols, Antetokuonmpo returned for one game against the Boston Celtics last week. "The Greek Freak" totaled 36 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and two blocks while shooting 13 of 23. Giannis has continued to be a force with his two-way impact.

No. 2: Rudy Gobert

Utah Jazz star center Rudy Gobert

Previous week’s NBA DPOY Power Ranking - #2

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 3; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 33; Games won - 24; Games lost - 9

Last Week: PPG - 17.7, APG - 1.7, RPG - 16.3

Overall: PPG - 15.4, APG - 1.1, RPG - 14.9

Last Week: FG% - 53.3%, 3P% - N/A, FT% - 75.0%

Overall: FG% - 71.3%, 3P% - 0.0%, FT% - 69.1%

The Utah Jazz (24-9) continue to cement themselves as one of the NBA's title contenders. The Jazz, third in the West, have won eight of their last ten games. Big man Rudy Gobert continues to be the anchor in the paint, and he's had an outstanding season.

Gobert is known as a rim protector, but he's done a sensational job attacking the glass this year. In his last week, Gobert averaged 17.7 points and 16.3 rebounds while shooting 53.3%. Gobert is averaging 2.3 blocks per game.

No. 1: Draymond Green

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green

Previous week’s NBA DPOY Power Ranking - #1

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 3; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 31; Games won - 26; Games lost - 5

Last Week: PPG - 10.7, APG - 9.7, RPG - 8.0

Overall: PPG - 8.4, APG - 7.5, RPG - 7.9

Last Week: FG% - 53.8%, 3P% - 33.3%, FT% - 50.0%

Overall: FG% - 54.7%, 3P% - 28.9%, FT% - 59.7%

Another week of the power rankings features Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green in the top spot. Golden State has impressed with its defensive play, and the veteran forward keys its defense.

Green is one of the league's most versatile defenders, and he's had a sensational season. In his last week, Green averaged 10.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game. He averages 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks per game.