NBA Defensive Player of the Year featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Rudy Gobert and more: March 2nd, 2022 | Latest Power Rankings by Sportskeeda

No. 3: Jaren Jackson Jr.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr.

Previous week’s NBA DPOY Power Ranking - #4

Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 1; Games lost - 1

Overall: Games played - 62; Games won - 42; Games lost - 20

Last Week: PPG - 14.5, APG - 1.0, RPG - 7.5

Overall: PPG - 16.5, APG - 1.1, RPG - 6.0

Last Week: FG% - 37.0%, 3P% - 0.0%, FT% - 81.8%

Overall: FG% - 41.5%, 3P% - 31.6%, FT% - 80.1%

The Memphis Grizzlies continue to be one of the hottest teams in the NBA with their sensational play this year. Memphis is making a charge up the standings in the Western Conference and it will be interesting to see if the Grizzlies can make a push to secure one of the top two seeds in the standings. One of the most valuable pieces on the Grizzlies roster continues to be young forward Jaren Jackson Jr.

Jackson has seen a bit of a resurrgence this year for the Grizzlies and continues to be a defensive weapon with his shot blocking ability. A name that continues to heat up in the Defensive Player of the Year power rankings, Jackson went on to post averages of 14.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game last week.

No. 2: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo

Previous week’s NBA DPOY Power Ranking - #2

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

Overall: Games played - 51; Games won - 32; Games lost - 19

Last Week: PPG - 29.0, APG - 6.0, RPG - 14.0

Overall: PPG - 29.4, APG - 6.0, RPG - 11.4

Last Week: FG% - 40.0%, 3P% - 16.7%, FT% - 75.0%

Overall: FG% - 54.5%, 3P% - 30.1%, FT% - 72.9%

The Milwaukee Bucks continue to lurk in the Eastern Conference and look like a team that could make a serious push up the standings. Currently sitting in fourth place in the standings, Milwaukee has started to find their groove and will be a dangerous team moving forward. One of the main reasons for Milwaukee's impressive play as of late has been superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The superstar forward continues to showcase his dominance on both sides of the floor for the Bucks this year. So far this year, Antetokounmpo has gone on to post averages of 29.4 points, 11.4 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. He continues to be a serious candidate in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation.

No. 1: Rudy Gobert

Utah Jazz star big man Rudy Gobert

Previous week’s NBA DPOY Power Ranking - #1

Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 2; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 46; Games won - 32; Games lost - 14

Last Week: PPG - 15.0, APG - 1.5, RPG - 15.5

Overall: PPG - 15.6, APG - 1.2, RPG - 14.8

Last Week: FG% - 57.9, 3P% - N/A, FT% - 66.7

Overall: FG% - 70.4%, 3P% - 0.0%, FT% - 68.8%

Although a number of teams have gotten plenty of attention in the Western Conference, the Utah Jazz continue to hold their spot in fourth place with an overall record of 38-22 this year. When the Jazz are at their best, it's due to the impact that star big man Rudy Gobert has had on both sides of the floor.

A lethal rim protector, Gobert has also been an absolute force with his production on the boards this year. In his last week of play, Gobert went on to post averages of 15.0 points and 15.5 rebounds per game and continues to be the favorite to win the Defensive Player of the Year award.