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

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Alanna Smith of the Minnesota Lynx and A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces have jointly won the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award. This marks the first time in the award's history, established in 1997, that it has been shared. Both players received an equal number of votes from participating media members. Smith set a franchise record for blocks, while Wilson led the league in blocks per game. This follows Napheesa Collier's win for the Lynx in 2024.


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