San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Defensive Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in October/November, becoming the first recipients of the new award.

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1. I used to pray for times like this

2. Didn’t know this award existed, didn’t expect a Hawks player to ever get it. Now I’m happy they made it up!

3. YOOOOOOOO atta boy Dice!!!!! This is huge news and hopefully will instill more of a defense culture in our squad

4. The Great Barrier Thief getting the respect he deserves!!!

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5. So is there still a player of the month? Or is it split into offensive and defensive players of the month?

6. Dyson gonna have a top 3 DPOY finish

7. Dyson is everything we hoped Murray would be. We’re not even shooting the ball well right now, but the defense has kept us afloat. Once chemistry builds and shots start dropping we might have a chance to make it into playoffs without the play-in! I’ve watched sports long enough to know things can change fast and injuries happen, but they got me believing in this team right now!

8. Hawks getting recognition 🥹!!

9. It’s nice Dyson gets his props since DPOY isn’t likely. He’s the hardest working defender in the league.

10. My GOAT

11. Because he’s such a defensive juggernaut that nba finally had a reason to create this award!