KG is still the best defensive player of the league

[LooseCannon]

I think one could fairly argue for Dwight Howard, but I can't think of anyone else who has a more positive defensive impact on his team.

Not that Howard shouldn't be the DPOY, but sometimes I think his defensive prowess is overstated and not enough credit is given to Stan Van Gundy's coaching.

[Celtics4ever]

I think the Davis kid is going to be good at D.

[BballTim]

It's Howard and it not even close.  The impact he has on defense is unlike that of any other player.

  It's a lot closer this year than you'd imagine.

[GreenFaith1819]

KG elevates his entire team's defensive intensity. Not sure if Dwight does that, yet.

DH will get to that point, eventually - as he continues to mature in the league.

DH is statistically the best defender, but to me KG's effect on a TEAM is hands down the best.

Look at what KG's Effect has spawned:

- A better defender in Tony Allen. TA's become the emotional
  leader of MEM. TA was a good defender prior to KG, but I
  think he took it up a notch upon his arrival.

- A leader on defense in Kendrick Perkins. He even took KG's
  number in OKC and Perk undoubtedly anchors OKC's defense.

- Our Captain. He took his defense up a notch, too, once KG
  came to town.

- Rondo, AB, etc...

I just don't see DH having that same effect if, say - he left
for NJ or DAL. He'd make them better defensively by his presence, but I don't think individually he'd spawn such an effect on his teammates, yet.

[j804]

KG elevates his entire team's defensive intensity. Not sure if Dwight does that, yet.

DH will get to that point, eventually - as he continues to mature in the league.

DH is statistically the best defender, but to me KG's effect on a TEAM is hands down the best.

Look at what KG's Effect has spawned:

- A better defender in Tony Allen. TA's become the emotional
  leader of MEM. TA was a good defender prior to KG, but I
  think he took it up a notch upon his arrival.

- A leader on defense in Kendrick Perkins. He even took KG's
  number in OKC and Perk undoubtedly anchors OKC's defense.

- Our Captain. He took his defense up a notch, too, once KG
  came to town.

- Rondo, AB, etc...

I just don't see DH having that same effect if, say - he left
for NJ or DAL. He'd make them better defensively by his presence, but I don't think individually he'd spawn such an effect on his teammates, yet.

TP GreenFaith definitely agree

[MBz]

Part of defense is rebounding, Dwight Howard averages 3 more defensive boards a game then KG.  Gotta give Howard the slight edge.