2.18.2009

Who is the NBA'S most annoying defensive player?

Bruce Bowen, Spurs F 45%

Ron Artest, Rockets F 15%

Raja Bell, Bobcats G 6%

Reggie Evans, Sixers F 5%

Shane Battier, Rockets F 2%

FAST FACTS
Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, and Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao tied with Battier at 2%.... Bowen has been named to the all-defensive first or second team eight times.... Artest was the Defensive Player of the Year in 2003--04.... The Pacers' Jeff Foster was the only true center to receive multiple votes.

Based on a survey of 190 NBA players .

For more on the poll, and to comment on it, go to SI.com/players.

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