The new season (22-23) has begun, and every team is fighting for the championship. As the season progressed, some players still showed All-Star level ability, while others deteriorated due to age injuries. Of course, some players are also improving rapidly in the new season. Today, I will take you to analyze the major candidates who are expected to win the "Most Improved Player Award" in the new season.
1st place: Alexander
The Thunder's record for the new season is still not good, after all, this team is in a period of rebuilding. There are no star players in the team, and Alexander is already one of the absolute cores of the Thunder, and his own performance was also consistent last season. But I didn't expect that Alexander could be said to have completed a qualitative leap in the new season, and his scoring ability jumped to the top of the league. Alexander is currently averaging 31.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game, shooting 54% from the field and second in the league in free throw percentage. Now he is a complete top scorer, capable of contributing 7.6 free throws per game, already on the offensive end to rival the league's top stars. If Alexander's numbers can stabilize until the end of the season, he is expected not only to win the Most Improved Player award this season, but also to be selected for his first All-Star trip.
Second place: Mitchell
At that time, when Mitchell came to the Cavaliers, many people were worried about his integration with Galan, and it can be said that it is quite tacit understanding at present. After Mitchell's arrival, he became the Cavaliers' number one attacker, and Garn was mainly responsible for organizational tasks. After being pushed to the boss position by the Cavaliers, Mitchell also lived up to expectations, playing the strongest performance of his career in the new season. He averaged 31.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game, shooting 51% from the field and 43% from beyond the three-point line, all career highs. In particular, his shooting ability is more stable, and his performance on the defensive end has also improved. Averaging the most minutes played per game, the league is positive, and every game is a positive effort.
Under Mitchell's leadership, the Cavaliers also made an excellent start, and their current record is also among the best in the East, and this season's Cavaliers have to offense and offense, defensive efficiency is also at the top, the roster is more complete, and it has become a dark horse in the East. And Mitchell's arrival on a new team is also a new start in his career, and now that he has become the top score in the league in terms of data and efficiency, he has great hopes for the most improved player award Mitchell.
Third place: Bane
The new season's Bane became one of the best backcourt combinations in the league with his consistent performance and Morant, and even if Bane's physical talent was not so outstanding, he showed great consistency. Bain averaged about 18 points per game last season, rising to 24.7 points this season, ranking in the top 20 in the league. And almost 25+5+5 comprehensive data, the overall shooting rate and three-point shooting rate can reach more than 45%, and the offensive end has become Morant's right-hand man. Especially during the period when Jackson Jr. was out due to injury, Bane became the team's second leader, playing well on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. Bane's improvement this season is evident, and his record with Morant led by the Grizzlies is also impressive.
Fourth place: Halliburton
The Pacers have secured Halliburton, who was traded by the Kings this season, and the all-around guard has also shown excellent dual-guard attributes. The 22-year-old can contribute a double-double of 20+10 this season, scoring assists on the offensive end, a bit of a magician. Halliburton has a more mature style and super high ball intelligence than his peers, and his confidence in the projection end is getting stronger. Up to now, Halliburton's overall shooting percentage can be stabilized at 48%, and 43% outside the three-point line, which is definitely a super high standard for a guard player. Coupled with the fact that he has also shown super awareness on the defensive end, averaging 1.8 steals per game, combining his offensive and passing capabilities, Halliburton has now become a dual-energy guard in the league with both offense and defense.