Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith and Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson were named 2025 WNBA co-Defensive Players of the Year, the league announced Thursday. This is the first time in league history that two players have shared this honor.

This is the first major award for Smith, while Wilson is now a three-time DPOY, joining Sheryl Swoopes (three), Sylvia Fowles (four) and Tamika Catchings (five) as the only players to earn the top defensive award three-plus times.

Smith and Wilson both received 29 votes from a panel of 72 sportswriters and broadcasters. Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams (nine), Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (three) and Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (two) also received votes.

Despite being a big undersized at 6-foot-4, Smith's ability

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