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Uncover the Surprising NBA Award Favorites That Data Experts Didn’t See Coming This Season

Uncover the Surprising NBA Award Favorites That Data Experts Didn’t See Coming This Season

2. Ausar Thompson, Detroit Pistons (2.90 D-DRIP)

It may be time to say it: On the defensive end of the court, Thompson is the best non-center in the NBA. He’s in the 97th percentile in steal rate and the 83rd percentile in block rate as a 6-6 small forward. Most importantly, he’s the best defender on the second-best defense in the NBA (per D-TRACR).

3. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves (2.80 D-DRIP)

At the age of 33, Rudy Gobert continues to be one of the NBA’s premier rim protectors. Opponents are shooting nearly 10 percent worse than expected on shots within six feet when Gobert is there to offer a contest (per NBA.com). Will that be enough for him to earn his fifth DPOY award?

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