The field for the NBA’s Most Improved Player has narrowed down due to injuries and regression.
Jimmy Butler, a leading candidate earlier in the 2014-15 season, first regressed then got injured. Shabazz Muhammad got injured. Some candidates predicted prior to the season, such as Bradley Beal and Andre Drummond, haven’t improved enough to warrant serious consideration.
On the other hand, several players have continued making strong cases for the MIP award, with strong showings since the All-Star break bolstering their breakout seasons.
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