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Utah’s Rudy Gobert wins NBA defensive player of the year over Sixers’ Ben Simmons

Simmons finished second with 15 first-place votes and 287 points.

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, right, defends against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons, left, in the first half during an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, right, defends against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons, left, in the first half during an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)Read moreRick Bowmer / AP