Tony Allen questions LeBron James' claim to Defensive Player of the Year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
NBA legend Tony Allen criticized LeBron James' contention regarding the 2013 Defensive Player of the Year award. Allen stated that James' defensive contributions primarily consisted of chase-down blocks, while emphasizing his own capabilities in defending key players. James finished second to Marc Gasol in the voting that year, a decision that continues to spark debate. Allen contended that his own defense warranted stronger recognition and that the trophy more deservedly belonged to him or Gasol. The conversation over the award's historical context remains prominent, as Allen reflects on his role in that era.
- •Tony Allen appeared on The Chris Vernon Show, criticizing LeBron James' defensive legacy.
- •James finished second for the DPOY award in 2013 to Marc Gasol.
- •Allen questioned the significance of James' chase-down blocks as defensive merits.
- •The discussion includes perspectives on who deserved the award between James and Allen.
- •Gasol has indicated support for Allen’s views regarding defensive excellence.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — “All You Did Was a Couple of Chase-Down Blocks”: NBA Legend Calls Out LeBron James’ DPOY Claim
"Four championships, four MVPs and four Finals MVPs sit on LeBron James’ résumé. Yet one piece of hardware has remained conspicuously absent, and more than a decade later, James still hasn’t completely let go of how close he came to adding it.
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