Garnett named defensive player of the year

[GangstaBoogy]

The NBA announced Tuesday that Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics is the recipient of the 2007-08 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award presented by Kia Motors.

The 6-11 forward led the Celtics in rebounds with a 9.2 (7.3 defensive rpg), to go along with 18.8 points, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 steals. He recorded a team season-high seven blocks against Chicago on Dec. 12.

This is bullshiet. Josh Smith gets no respect.

[wcsoldier]

Best defensive player on the best defensive team .. deserved

[OG Hack Wilson]

well deserved indeed WC

great choice.

[GangstaBoogy]

2007-08 NBA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY KIA MOTORS RESULTS

Player, Team 1st 2nd 3rd Pts
1. Kevin Garnett, Boston 90 12 7 493
2. Marcus Camby, Denver 12 32 22 178
3. Shane Battier, Boston 11 33 21 175
4. Bruce Bowen, San Antonio 7 7 24 80
5. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers -- 10 10 40


^ damn Kobe finished in the top 5.

[tempo2]

thank god! there is justice in the world. garnett along with duncan have been the best defenders at forward in the league for the last 6 years. it was disgraceful how neither has won this award yet.

also lmao at shaqs recent comments about garnett not even being a good defender.

[7even]

Kobe has been overrated as a defensive player for some time now.

[OG Hack Wilson]

Kobe has been overrated as a defensive player for some time now.

i cant comment on his Minny days because I never saw him for a full season but nigga was SICK in his 70+ games here

[7even]

Kobe has been overrated as a defensive player for some time now.

i cant comment on his Minny days because I never saw him for a full season but nigga was SICK in his 70+ games here

Nigga I ain't talking about that KG nigga

[OG Hack Wilson]

Kobe has been overrated as a defensive player for some time now.

i cant comment on his Minny days because I never saw him for a full season but nigga was SICK in his 70+ games here

Nigga I ain't talking about that KG nigga

hahahahahaha nigga im high my bad.

Kobe's pretty good defensively I'd say.  he's not top 5 worthy though.

[Black_Smoke]

but according to shaq, KG doesn't play defense lolololol
props to KG dude is beast

[Turf Hitta]

The NBA announced Tuesday that Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics is the recipient of the 2007-08 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award presented by Kia Motors.

The 6-11 forward led the Celtics in rebounds with a 9.2 (7.3 defensive rpg), to go along with 18.8 points, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 steals. He recorded a team season-high seven blocks against Chicago on Dec. 12.

This is bullshiet. Josh Smith gets no respect.

first thought that popped into my head when I saw the headline.

[thisoneguy360]

The NBA announced Tuesday that Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics is the recipient of the 2007-08 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award presented by Kia Motors.

The 6-11 forward led the Celtics in rebounds with a 9.2 (7.3 defensive rpg), to go along with 18.8 points, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 steals. He recorded a team season-high seven blocks against Chicago on Dec. 12.

This is bullshiet. Josh Smith gets no respect.

first thought that popped into my head when I saw the headline.

[Don Jacob]

no , i think this shoulda gone to josh smith.

[Hatesrats™]

Kevin Garnett deserves this award just for bringing back that team & it's fanbase from the Dead.
 

The Best Defensive team, should have the Best Defensive player.
Congrats KG

[Lunatic]

Josh Smith is the real DPOTY and he didn't even finish in top 5?   fuckin disgrace//