Angel Reese's Defensive Player of the Year win sparks debate over her defensive abilities

Angel Reese received 46 of the 74 votes for the WNBA's Defensive Player of the Year award, but some voters questioned her defensive skills. Reese's team, the Atlanta Dream, ranked third in defensive rating, but their defensive rating was slightly worse this season after adding Reese. A'ja Wilson, who received four votes, led the league in blocks for the fifth consecutive season and averaged more defensive rebounds per game than Reese. Some voters cited team on/off numbers, but these numbers can be misleading and don't accurately measure Reese's individual defense. Wilson's advanced statistics, including leading the league in defensive VPM, also supported her case for the award.