Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Aims for Defensive Player of the Year or First-Team Honors

Caldwell-Pope, notably one of the NBA’s finest perimeter defenders, is on a mission this season; receiving recognition for his defensive prowess. The Nuggets player is gunning for either the Defensive Player of the Year award or a spot in the first team.

KCP’s Ambitious Goal

Despite his existing reputation as an impressive perimeter defender, Caldwell-Pope has yet to receive a postseason award as a testament to his defensive skills. This year, he’s committed to changing that narrative.

– “I got one goal, man, either Defensive Player of the Year or first-team. I’m going to continue to push that envelope,” Caldwell-Pope stated, following the Nuggets’ victory over the Golden State Warriors.

A Track Record of Stellar Defense

In the mentioned game, Caldwell-Pope played a vital role in curbing Stephen Curry’s scoring ability, pressuring him into shooting 6-of-17 in the Nuggets win. This highlighted KCP’s defensive strengths, echoing an earlier occasion during his second season.

– Back in 2015, Caldwell-Pope’s Pistons were the underdogs against the Warriors. Despite losing by seven points, his defensive prowess was showcased as he held Curry to just nine points on 4-of-15 shooting. This performance solidified his position as one of the NBA’s top-performing perimeter defenders.

The stage is set for Caldwell-Pope to work towards his defensive awards goal, as he continues to demonstrate his defensive skills against some of the NBA’s biggest offensive threats.

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