NBA Defensive Player of the Year featuring Rudy Gobert, Giannis Antetokounmpo and more: February 9th, 2022 | Latest Power Rankings by SportsKeeda

No. 3: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #3

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

Overall: Games played - 46; Games won - 30; Games lost - 16

Last Week: PPG - 30.0, APG - 7.3, RPG - 11.3

Overall: PPG - 29.2, APG - 6.0, RPG - 11.3

Last Week: FG% - 60.4%, 3P% - 46.2%, FT% - 81.3%

Overall: FG% - 54.4%, 3P% - 30.3%, FT% - 72.2%

The Milwaukee Bucks are making a serious charge in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks have won eight of their last 10 games, including the past four. Milwaukee (35-21) is a half-game out of first place. Powering Milwaukee, as always, is superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The lengthy two-way weapon has been a consistent force and continues to be a name to watch closely in the DPOY race. In his last week, Giannis averaged 30.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game while shooting 60.4% from the field (46.2% from 3-point range).

No. 2: Draymond Green

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #2

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

Overall: Games played - 34; Games won - 28; Games lost - 6

Last Week: PPG - N/A, APG - N/A, RPG - N/A

Overall: PPG - 7.9, APG - 7.4, RPG - 7.6

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

Overall: FG% - 53.7%, 3P% - 28.6%, FT% - 59.7%

The Golden State Warriors (41-13) have been the NBA's marquee team all season. They are in second place in the West and have won nine straight games, starting to find another impressive groove.

When the Warriors have been at full strength, veteran forward Draymond Green is a mainstay.

Green has missed an extended amount of time with a back injury but remains a top contender for the DPOY award. This season, Draymond is averaging 7.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game.

No. 1: Rudy Gobert

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #1

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

Overall: Games played - 42; Games won - 29; Games lost - 13

Last Week: PPG - N/A, APG - N/A, RPG - N/A

Overall: PPG - 16.0, APG - 1.2, RPG - 15.1

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

Overall: FG% - 70.7%, 3P% - 0.0%, FT% - 69.0%

After a recent stretch of tough performances, the Utah Jazz (33-21) have started to find their groove again. The team is riding a three-game winning streak and is fourth in the West.

When Utah is at their best, it's been due to the impressive play of big man Rudy Gobert. A three-time Defensive Player of the Year award winner, Gobert always makes a serious impact on both sides of the floor.

The Utah Jazz center has been sidelined as of late, but his production throughout the year makes him a favorite for the award. This year, Gobert has averaged 16.0 points and 15.1 rebounds per game while shooting 70.7%.