NBA Defensive Player of the Year: November 24, 2021 | Latest Power Rankings by Sportskeeda

No. 3: Draymond Green

Golden State Warriors v Cleveland Cavaliers

Previous week’s NBA DPOY Power Ranking - #5

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 3; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 16; Games won - 14; Games lost - 2

Last Week: PPG - 6.3, APG - 10.0, RPG - 7.3

Overall: PPG - 7.8, APG - 7.6, RPG - 7.9

Last Week: FG% - 66.7%, 3P% - 25.0%, FT% - 100%

Overall: FG% - 55.6%, 3P% - 35.3%, FT% - 55.9%

The Golden State Warriors (15-2 before hosting the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night) have emerged as a serious championship contender, and veteran forward Draymond Green has been a pivotal piece of that success. As the Warriors stack up wins, Green continues to thrive with his play on both ends.

In his last week of play, Green averaged 6.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 10.0 assists per game. His play on defense has been a major reason the Warriors have had so much success. After making his debut at fifth last week, Draymond Green has climbed to third in this week's power rankings.

No. 2 Anthony Davis

Los Angeles Lakers v Detroit Pistons

Previous week’s NBA DPOY Power Ranking - #1

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 1; Games lost - 3

Overall: Games played - 19; Games won - 9; Games lost - 10

Last Week: PPG - 24.8, APG - 3.3, RPG - 7.8

Overall: PPG - 24.3, APG - 3.1, RPG - 10.3

Last Week: FG% - 59.4%, 3P% - 0.0%, FT% - 82.1%

Overall: FG% - 51.7%, 3P% - 18.9%, FT% - 74.0%

Although the Los Angeles Lakers (9-10 entering Wednesday's game at the Indiana Pacers) continue to be inconsistent, forward Anthony Davis continues to shine. Davis has been one of the most consistent Lakers, averaging 24.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game while not missing a game this season.

In his last week Davis averaged 24.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.5 blocks per game. A four-time member of the All-Defensive Team, Davis is a force on each end.

No. 1: Rudy Gobert

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert continues to impress on both sides of the ball.

Previous week’s NBA DPOY Power Ranking - #2

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 3; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 17; Games won - 11; Games lost - 6

Last Week: PPG - 16.7, APG - 1.0, RPG - 14.0

Overall: PPG - 15.7, APG - 0.8, RPG - 14.9

Last Week: FG% - 72.4%, 3P% - 0.0%, FT% - 61.5%

Overall: FG% - 73.3%, 3P% - 0.0%, FT% - 67.6%

The Utah Jazz (11-6, playing at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night) are third in the Western Conference, and big man Rudy Gobert has consistently had a major impact on both sides of the ball. After winning the Defensive Player of the Year award last year for the third time, Gobert has long been established as one of the league's top defensive forces.

In his last week of play, Gobert averaged 16.7 points, 14.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. After dropping to second overall on the Defensive Player of the Year power rankings last week, Gobert is back on top of the list.