A'ja Wilson and Alanna Smith share WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award

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A'ja Wilson and Alanna Smith were named co-WNBA Defensive Players of the Year. Wilson, a three-time winner, led the league in blocks, while Smith was second in combined steals and blocks. This marks the first time the award has been shared. The Minnesota Lynx have now had a player win or share the award in consecutive seasons, following Napheesa Collier's win last year.


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