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Detroit Pistons: End of season awards, who is the Pistons’ MVP?

By Thomas Chavez

Saddiq Bey #41 of the Detroit Pistons chest bumps Jerami Grant #9 (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Saddiq Bey #41 of the Detroit Pistons chest bumps Jerami Grant #9 (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /
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Detroit Pistons, Isaiah Stewart
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 28: Bogdan Bogdanovic #13 of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Isaiah Stewart #28 and Wayne Ellington #8 of the Detroit Pistons. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Detroit Pistons: Defensive Player of the Year- Isaiah Stewart

Possibly the grittiest player on this Piston’s roster, Isaiah Stewart not only leads the team in blocks per game this season with 1.3 blocks per contest, but he is also first among all rookies in defensive win shares this season and 61st among all players in the league with 2.1.

Stewart’s game is reminiscent of the Going to Work era of the 2000s. The rookie’s defensive hustle and determination to collect every rebound frustrates his opponents. Stewart is a defensive anchor for this Pistons team, and he has shown the potential to become one of the top rim protectors in the league moving forward.

The 6-8 center out of Washington has made his initial impact on the league through his defensive prowess, and it is that defense that has him in consideration for an All-NBA Rookie team selection this season.

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