On April 26, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced an annual award, Morant scored a total of 22 points to force Garland and Murray to win the most improved player award this season, the first time in his career to win this honor; Poole ranked fourth is too regrettable.
This season, Morant played in 57 regular season games, averaging 27.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.1 minutes per game, averaging career highs in points, rebounds and steals per game; the Grizzlies ranked second in the West with 56 wins and 26 losses, reaching the playoffs; the Grizzlies are currently 2-2 Timberwolves, and G5 will be a very crucial Battle of TennosAn.
The results of the vote were exposed, and Morant won 38 first votes with a total score of 221 points; Murray had 20 first votes with a total score of 183 points, and Garland had 11 first votes, with a total score of 178 points; Poole ranked fourth with a total score of 131 points.
When Morant received the award, the whole team applauded and celebrated him.
Garland played in 68 games, averaging 21.7 points, 8.6 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 35.7 minutes per game, and ranked eighth in the East with 44 wins and 38 losses, losing to the Cavaliers and Hawks in the playoffs.
Murray played in 48 regular season games, averaging 21.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 2 steals in 34.8 minutes per game, and finished tenth in the West with 34 wins and 48 losses to advance to the playoffs, but missed the playoffs.