Is Marc Gasol the Defensive Player of the Year?

Two recent blog posts argue that M Gasol should be named defensive POY.

At Sports Illustrated's Point Forward, Rob Mahoney makes this case:

"Defense is largely considered to be the stodgier end of the NBA court, mostly for reasons defined by its very objective. We love to see superstars pile up points, we praise those teams that move the ball freely and w…