The rebounding queen and the ultimate rim protector🏀😤 How could we choose just one? These anchors put on dominant defen Via @Winsidr on X

What happened: Winsidr named Wilson and Reese its 2026 Co-Defensive Players of the Year. The split honor goes to two nightly anchors at the rim.

Why it matters: The shared honor follows a season-long defensive race that included Wilson and Reese among the leading candidates. It lands during the 2026 postseason, when rim protection shapes series outcomes.

What to watch: League Defensive Player of the Year voting will show whether official honors follow the same split.

Sources

  • @Winsidr