Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has been named the NBA defensive player of the year. At the age of 23-years old Howard becomes the youngest player to ever win the award.

“To be the defensive player of the year at 23 is remarkable,” Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. “To be a great defensive player usually comes later in a career. And he still has so much room for improvement.”

Howard gives his teammates some of the credit for his success.

“I really appreciate those guys for allowing their man to get to the basket to give me the opportunity to get blocks,” Howard said.