Duncan makes the defensive case for Reese
Nekias DuncanBasketball analyst and podcast host
Duncan supports Reese, citing defensive activity, assignment volume, matchup difficulty, changing responsibilities and team impact.
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Angel Reese deserved the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.
“Angel Reese = DPOY.”
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Did Angel Reese deserve the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award?
The WNBA named Angel Reese its 2026 Defensive Player of the Year on October 1. She received 46 of 74 votes, ahead of Gabby Williams with 20 and A'ja Wilson with four. Voters defend Reese's impact on Atlanta's defense. Sue Bird and Lindsay Gibbs favor Williams while calling Reese deserving. Dan Zaksheske criticizes the result, and Andrew Jerell Jones argues for a shared Reese and Wilson award.
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Duncan posted his candidate analysis before the award announcement and included a link to The Dunker Spot. He cites defensive activity, assignment difficulty and changes in responsibility in support of Reese.
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Duncan posted his candidate analysis before the award announcement and included a link to The Dunker Spot.
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He cites defensive activity, assignment difficulty and changes in responsibility in support of Reese.
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Relative to selecting Reese, Duncan states his preferred winner and provides a substantive case for her. The quoted opener is his evaluation, not an embedded speaker's words.
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Read the full caseZaksheske favors Wilson and criticizes Reese's voting margin
“the best defender in the WNBA as far as I'm concerned”Read statement
Jones calls for a shared Reese and Wilson award
“it should have been at least a #WNBA Co-DPOY for A’Ja Wilson and Angel Reese.”Read statement
Falkenheim explains his Reese vote
“I voted for Angel Reese for Defensive Player of the Year.”Read statement
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The Dispute Index. "Duncan makes the defensive case for Reese". First published: 2026-10-02. Last updated: 2026-10-02. https://disputeindex.com/events/4432-duncan-supports-reese-citing-defensive-activity-assignment-volume