The NBA announced Tuesday that Kevin Garnett of the Boston  Celtics is the recipient of the 2007-08 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award presented by Kia Motors.

The  6-11  forward  led  the  Celtics in rebounds with a 9.2 (7.3 defensive  rpg), to go along with 18.8 points, 1.2 blocks, and 1.4 steals. He recorded a team season-high seven blocks against Chicago on Dec. 12.