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Bagley and Walton
- Marvin Bagley's limited improvement under Luke Walton exemplifies how coaching tendencies can influence player development.
- Walton, a defensively inclined coach, may not be the best fit for Bagley's offensive skillset.
Defense in MIP Award
- The Most Improved Player award often overlooks defensive improvements, focusing too much on scoring increases.
- Players with significant defensive jumps often go unnoticed because their scoring averages remain similar.
Ben Wallace Example
- Ben Wallace, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, received minimal MIP votes despite significant improvement.
- This highlights how defensive players are often undervalued in the MIP award.