NBA Defensive Player of the Year featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and more: March 23rd, 2022 | Latest Power Rankings by Sportskeeda

No. 3: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo

Previous week’s NBA DPOY Power Ranking - 1st

Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 2; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 60; Games won - 40; Games lost - 20

Last Week: PPG - 33.0, APG - 3.0, RPG - 12.5

Overall: PPG - 29.7, APG - 5.8, RPG - 11.6

Last Week: FG% - 51.1%, BPG - 0.5, FT% - 78.3%

Overall: FG% - 55.0%, BPG - 1.4, FT% - 72.1%.

The Milwaukee Bucks (45-27) are in second place in the East. The sensational play of superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has driven Milwaukee all season.

Giannis continues to dazzle with his play on both ends as his game has taken off to another level. He'll be a candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year as well as a number of other awards. In his last week, Giannis averaged 33.0 points, 11.6 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game.

No. 2: Rudy Gobert

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert

Previous week’s NBA DPOY Power Ranking - 3rd

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

Overall: Games played - 57; Games won - 38; Games lost - 19

Last Week: PPG - 16.3, APG - 1.0, RPG - 14.8

Overall: PPG - 15.4, APG - 1.1, RPG - 14.5

Last Week: SPG - 0.5, BLK - 2.3, FT% - 79.3%

Overall: SPG - 0.6, BLK - 2.2, FT% - 69.8%

Throughout the season, the Utah Jazz (45-27) have been near the top of the Western Conference standings, currently in fourth place. When Utah is at its best, it's due to the dominant play inside from star big man Rudy Gobert.

Gobert is a serious contender for DPOY. Gobert has averaged 15.4 points, 14.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game.

No. 1: Bam Adebayo

Miami Heat star center Bam Adebayo

Previous week’s NBA DPOY Power Ranking - N/A

Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 2; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 47; Games won - 30; Games lost - 17

Last Week: PPG - 17.5, APG - 3.0, RPG - 8.5

Overall: PPG - 19.0, APG - 3.5, RPG - 10.3

Last Week: FG% - 66.7%, SPG - 0.5, BPG - 0.0

Overall: FG% - 54.7%, SPG - 1.5, BPG - 0.8

The Miami Heat (47-25) have been one of the most impressive teams in the Eastern Conference, leading that tight race by two games over Milwaukke. One of the most valuable pieces for Miami has been rising star Bam Adebayo.

After missing an extended period of time with an injury, Adebayo has returned and impressed on both ends. He has averaged 19.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game.