For the first time in WNBA history, two players are sharing the Defensive Player of the Year trophy. Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith and Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson each received 29 first-place votes. Smith is the third Lynx player to be named the DPOY, joining Sylvia Fowles and teammate Napheesa Collier. She takes responsibility for the best post player, deflections, rebounds, steals, her and Phee are always our deflection winners. The Associated Press already honored the 29-year-old as its overall Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in the WNBA.