As pretty much everyone saw coming, Ja Morant took home the NBA’s Most Improved Player hardware on Monday after a fantastic season that also had him in the MVP conversation.
The 2021-22 Kia NBA Most Improved Player is Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant! pic.twitter.com/XNLdPFQwFe
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 25, 2022
While the MIP is nice, it’s a stepping stone for the main event award handed out by the Association later in these playoffs. This year, the Most Valuable Player will likely go to Joel Embiid, but this honor could be the springboard to an MVP season for Morant next year.