The campaigning has begun. “I think he can and will win defensive player of the year this year,” Lakers coach Frank Vogel said. “I think there’s no one in the league like him defensively.” “He came off the floor saying first-team all- defense and I was telling him, no, no. Player of the year,” Alex Caruso said. “I got him as MVP and defensive player of the year,” Rajon Rondo said. “It’s not hard when you’re the defensive player of the year,” LeBron James said, grinning, when asked about a play when Davis closed out on a three-point shooter as he faked, then blocked his shot anyway.