Tavares named League's best defender 2024/25
The Real Madrid center clinches the award for the fifth successive year.
Walter Tavares has been named the best defender in the League 2024/25. The madridista center scoops the award for the fifth year in a row, and is the only player to have won it since its inauguration in 2021. Taking 21 of the 27 possible votes, our player beat Alberto Díaz (12) and Kameron Taylor (6).
The Cape Verde-born ace has racked up some impressive defensive numbers this season, playing a key role for the league leaders. He's averaging 6.5 rebounds per game, 2.2 offensive rebounds and 1.5 blocks. He also tops the league for +/-, with an average of 9.0.