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Roundtable: Who Will Be the Mavs Defensive Player of the Year?

By Kohl Rast
Mar 6, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots the ball as Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) defends in the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 6, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots the ball as Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) defends in the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Andrew Bogut

“When looking at who needs to be the defensive player of the year for Dallas, I have to point the finger at newly acquired veteran center Andrew Bogut. History has shown us that when Dirk Nowitzki is flanked by a defensive minded big man, the Mavericks are a better team. My concerns for Bogut, especially after the 2016 Rio Olympics, have lessened, but his age, miles and injury history does leave a bad taste in my mouth. But nonetheless, Bogut will be a key factor in how good the Mavericks on defensively this season.”

-Eron Ramadanov

“The Mavs defensive player of the year will be Andrew Bogut. Lacking a sufficient rim protector since Tyson Chandler‘s departure, the Mavs will now have a vicious shot blocker who will police the paint if they are even able to get by Wesley Matthews and Harrison Barnes in the first place. Bout will be a huge help rebounding the ball as well.”

-Evan Siegel

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