NBA Most Improved Player of the Year (MIP) Power Rankings featuring Lauri Markkanen, Jalen Brunson, and more | April 5, 2022-23 NBA Season
The race to win the Most Improved Player of the Year (MIP) is almost coming to a conclusion, together with the 2022-23 NBA regular season. With that said, here's the final edition of the MIP tracker for this year's campaign.
For the final edition, the list looks oddly familiar as nothing much has changed. The same players have performed at an all-time high for their teams this season. It's slowly becoming more evident as to who the winner will be. But with the talent right now, there's a chance that it could change.
Let's take a look at the players who are in the race to win the MIP award.
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#5. Tyrese Haliburton
Previous month's NBA MIP Power Ranking - #4
Last Week: Games played - 0; Games won - 0; Games lost - 0
Overall: Games played - 56; Games won - 28; Games lost - 28
Last Week: PPG - 0, APG - 0, RPG - 0
Overall: PPG - 20.7, APG - 10.4, RPG - 3.7
Last Week: FG% - 0%, 3P% - 0%, SPG - 0.0
Overall: FG% - 49%, 3P% - 40%, SPG - 1.6
Tyrese Haliburton had a blast for the Indiana Pacers this season as he showed incredible improvement. Although he may not end up with the MIP award this season, at least he was recognized as an All-Star.
#4. Mikal Bridges
Previous month's NBA MIP Power Ranking - #5
Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 2; Games lost - 1
Overall: Games played - 79; Games won - 40; Games lost - 39
Last Week: PPG - 37.7, APG - 3.3, RPG - 5.3
Overall: PPG - 20.2, APG - 3.3, RPG - 4.4
Last Week: FG% - 58.7%, 3P% - 65.2%, SPG - 0.7
Overall: FG% - 47.5%, 3P% - 39.9%, SPG - 1.1
Since getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets, Mikal Bridges has shown that he has the potential to become a solid foundation for the team. Winning the MIP could be the cherry on top for Bridges, but he still has a chance next season.
#3. Jalen Brunson
Previous month's NBA MIP Power Ranking - #2
Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 2; Games lost - 0
Overall: Games played - 68; Games won - 40; Games lost - 28
Last Week: PPG - 30.0, APG - 6.0, RPG - 3.0
Overall: PPG - 24.0, APG - 6.2, RPG - 3.5
Last Week: FG% - 53.5%, 3P% - 53.3%, SPG - 0.0
Overall: FG% - 49.1%, 3P% - 41.6%, SPG - 0.9
Jalen Brunson has revived playoff intensity for the New York Knicks and has led them back into the postseason. This year's MIP award was tight due to his play and leadership for the Knicks.
#2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Previous month's NBA MIP Power Ranking - #3
Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 1; Games lost - 1
Overall: Games played - 66; Games won - 32; Games lost - 34
Last Week: PPG - 35.0, APG - 3.5, RPG - 5.5
Overall: PPG - 31.5, APG - 5.4, RPG - 4.8
Last Week: FG% - 51.3%, 3P% - 0%, SPG - 2.5
Overall: FG% - 51%, 3P% - 34.6%, SPG - 1.7
The OKC Thunder have a chance to make a return to the postseason, thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's play this season. His consistency this year has made it tough for fans to decide who the real MIP winner is.
#1. Lauri Markkanen
Previous month's NBA MIP Power Ranking - #1
Last Week: Games played - 1; Games won - 0; Games lost - 1
Overall: Games played - 66; Games won - 32; Games lost - 34
Last Week: PPG - 25, APG - 2, RPG - 9
Overall: PPG - 25.6, APG - 1.9, RPG - 8.6
Last Week: FG% - 27.3%, 3P% - 20%, SPG - 0
Overall: FG% - 49.9%, 3P% - 39.1%, SPG - 0.6
Since the start of the season, Lauri Markkanen has surprised everyone with his stellar improvement for the Utah Jazz.
After being named an All-Star for the first time this season, Markkanen could be the clear winner of the Most Improved Player of the Year award.
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