It’s a raw truth that many players feel, but few say out loud. Adebayo’s issue isn’t just with the voting — it’s with how much campaigning seems to go into winning what should be a merit-based award. “I’ve tried to — I ain’t gonna say beg — but try to showcase and try to put yourself out there, and to me, it’s just too much,” he added. “If I have to go through media outlets and do all this to get somebody to give me Defensive Player of the Year, I’m cool.” And when asked who he thinks should win it? “I don’t know. I’m gonna say myself but, like I said, it’s hard to say me when we’re in the 10th spot.” It’s clear: Bam knows his value. He just refuses to let validation be dictated by narrative. -via ScoopB.com / April 14, 2025
