We collect the list of every DPOY winner in NBA history and rank every individual season by defensive rating.The Defensive Player of the Year trophy is one of the most prestigious awards an NBA player can win because it is the ultimate prize that rewards consistent and impactful defense. Rudy Gobert won his fourth Defensive Player of the Year award this season, joining him alongside Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace with the most ever. Other recent DPOY winners include Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaren Jackson Jr. and we have a ranking of all the individual DPOY winners based on their defensive rating.