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By Christina Merrion

Aug 10, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) drives to the basket past San Antonio Stars center Jayne Appel (behind) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 10, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) drives to the basket past San Antonio Stars center Jayne Appel (behind) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 11, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) looks on from the court against the Indiana Fever during game four of the WNBA Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana won 75-69. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) looks on from the court against the Indiana Fever during game four of the WNBA Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana won 75-69. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

DPOY: Sylvia Fowles (Minnesota Lynx)

After being acquired from the Chicago Sky last season, Sylvia Fowles seems very comfortable with the Lynx in her first full season with the team; she leads the WNBA in defensive rating, ranks fourth in rebounding and fourth in blocks.

A few days ago, against the Dallas Wings, Sylvia Fowles finished with 14 points, 19 rebounds and four blocks, which was huge for the team in a 98-97 overtime win. A big part of Sylvia’s success this season may be due to her being in great game shape.

"[via ESPN] “Last offseason I was just riding my bike, keeping my wind up and stuff like that,” she said. “This year I had the chance to do everything. I got to run, do some post-up work with Jim Pete and Wes [Bohn, the video coordinator], and all that other good stuff. It made a big difference coming here early and getting it in.”"

Honorable Mention: Brittney Griner (PHX Mercury)

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