Election season is in full swing for the Los Angeles Lakers who have returned from the All-Star break with one clear campaign in mind: Anthony Davis for NBA Defensive Player of the Year. The Western Conference leaders have not-so-subtly promoted their big man as the premier defender in the league. "He's able to protect the rim, he's able to guard in the post, he switches out on guards, blocks shots when guys are shooting floaters and runners and steals.