Portland Trail Blazers point guard Anfernee Simons is crafting a strong case to become the NBA’s Most Improved Player.
This season, Simons leads the NBA in increased points per game.
Simons went from averaging 7.8 points per game last season to a whopping 17.1 points per game this season.
With Damian Lillard out for likely the rest of the season, Simons has usurped his starting minutes and taken full advantage of them. Of the players in the graphic above, Simons has the best opportunity to take home the award.
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was the favorite for the award at the beginning of the season, but has since regressed to the mean.