Thinking Basketball

#43: Most Improved Players in 2020

Jan 25, 2020
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ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
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