The 'NBA Defensive Player of the Year winners' quiz

Metta World Peace (also known as Ron Artest, Panda’s Friend and Metta Sandiford-Artest) has never been shy about sharing his thoughts and feelings, and he did so again after the New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau. Artest – a New York City native that played his college ball at St. John’s – took to social media to make his case.

“Metta is the perfect choice,” he wrote. 

“I’ve never run from this city. When all the top players left NYC because it was hard, I went to St. John’s. I wanted to be drafted by the Knicks. I seemed to be the only one un-afraid of the city. I’m unafraid of the city. I’m built to channel the city. I’m the number one guy for the job.”

Which brings us to today’s quiz. Artest was known for being a physical player and strong defensive player in his 17-year NBA career – making four NBA All-Defensive teams and winning 2003-04 Defensive Player of the Year. With that being said, can you name every player to win DPOY honors since 1982-83?

Good luck!

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