Angel Reese’s Defensive Masterclass Makes the DPOY Case
Noa Dalzell argues that Angel Reese should win the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, citing eye-test impact and standout defensive metrics (best defensive rating differential at -15.1, top opponent-efficiency differentials, league-leading opponent turnover differential at +3.2%, fourth-highest defensive Win Shares with 2.88, and 12.4 rebounds per game) that correlate Reese’s presence with a marked drop in opponents’ efficiency. The piece also notes the Dream’s defense ranks among the league’s best and discusses other DPOY contenders like Gabby Williams, Kiah Stokes, and A’ja Wilson, while stressing team defense as a factor in the award.”,