Dwight Howard is the Defensive Player of the Year

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard is the 2009-2010 NBA's Defensive Player of the Year. He edged out Rajon Rondo registering for 28 first team votes and 57 points overall. With the shot blocking ability and the intimidating presence in the paint made captures that award. He is the first player in consecutive seasons averaging 13.2 rebounds and 2.78 blocks per game. Rajon Rondo was 2nd getting 23 first team votes and registering 50 points, Lebron James was third with 45 points, Kobe Bryant had 34 points and Gerald Wallace finished with 30 points to roundup the First All-Defensive team.