If you’re looking for value in NBA futures, you might want to consider getting involved in the Most Improved Player (MIP) market. Many players can win the award, whereas others, such as Rookie of the Year (ROY) and Most Valuable Player (MVP), tend to have a more restricted list. For example, only league newbies can win the ROY, and perhaps there are roughly 15 to 20 elite NBA players with a legitimate chance to win MVP.
The MIP award describes a player who’s shown the most progress, year-over-year, during the regular season. According to Clint Alexander of Upside Hoops, since the 2010-’11 season, the MIP award winner has an average age of 23.