The NBA’s Most Improved Player award rewards the player who has grown the most from one season to the next. It’s not awarded based on highly scientific parameters, but it suits a purpose. While there is still a lot of season to be played, one name comes to the forefront. Despite the Dallas Mavericks’ woeful start, there’s no reason Harrison Barnes shouldn’t be in the early conversation for Most Improved Player.
This season, Barnes has significantly increased his per-game production. He’s averaging 20.4 points and 5.7 rebounds in 37.5 minutes as of December 5.