Report: Tyson Chandler to win DPOY

[ajven643]

Not sure how much defensive rebounding, and rebounding as a whole weighs on this decision. I gotta think this had to hurt Ibaka in the voting, still a great year for him. He's gotta good chance to grab a few of these before he is done.

[23]

Im not up in arms or anything myself, but its not like the Knicks are top 5 in defense... that argument doesnt help this case especially since other guys have done similar or better .

...and getting tired of someone is not a criteria to not give something to someone. If you have what it takes to get it, then take it from that individual.

Congrats to Tyson though... he's a hometown kid

[ehh]

Quote: Originally Posted by 23

...and getting tired of someone is not a criteria to not give something to someone. If you have what it takes to get it, then take it from that individual.

But sadly it is for these idiots that vote.

[phenom1990]

Quote: Originally Posted by ehh

But sadly it is for these idiots that vote.

I don't think it was that the voters got tired of Dwight. I think they let the whole Dwight saga get in the way of voting for him.

[AlexBrady]

Its hard to say if he was deserving since the criteria for these awards is vague. Chandler is a good weak-side help defender, but his man to man defense is barely average. Serge Ibaka has terrific range but is easily drawn out of position. Same goes for Howard. Tony Allen would have been a righteous choice.

[phenom1990]

Quote: Originally Posted by AlexBrady

Its hard to say if he was deserving since the criteria for these awards is vague. Chandler is a good weak-side help defender, but his man to man defense is barely average. Serge Ibaka has terrific range but is easily drawn out of position. Same goes for Howard. Tony Allen would have been a righteous choice.

How much do you think minutes played and games played should factor into the voting?

[Hassan Darkside]

Quote: Originally Posted by 23

Im not up in arms or anything myself, but its not like the Knicks are top 5 in defense... that argument doesnt help this case especially since other guys have done similar or better . ...and getting tired of someone is not a criteria to not give something to someone. If you have what it takes to get it, then take it from that individual. Congrats to Tyson though... he's a hometown kid

They are technically...5th in Defensive effeciency.

[jtb028]

What is this nonsense? A belated, "oh sorry, should have given this to you in Dallas last year for helping win a championship" award?

No way Chandler should have won this award: his block and defensive rebounding rates are nowhere near top tier, and he plays for one of the worst Defensive teams in the league. Not to mention his, at best, average man-to-man defensive ability. Sure, he brings a mental toughness and focus to the defensive end, but not so great as to overcome his statistical short-comings.

This is Howard fatigue: didn't want to give him the award again. Lebron, Ibaka and Howard all deserve the award more so than Chandler.