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Have There Ever Been Co-DPOY Winners in NBA or WNBA History?

There have never been co-Defensive Player of the Year winners in NBA history; every season since the NBA’s DPOY award began in 1982-83 has had a singular winner. In the WNBA, 2025 marks the first time the Defensive Player of the Year has been shared. Alanna Smith and A’ja Wilson tied in voting and were named co-DPOYs.