Ranking the 10 greatest players to win the NBA's Most Improved Player award

By Gabriel Guimarães

Published Oct 19, 2023

Not every NBA star was expected to reach the level that they actually did, and the MIP Award is a good way to acknowledge that

Highlights

Most of the greatest players to win the Most Improved Player Award in the NBA have been power forwards, including Zach Randolph and Jermaine O'Neal.
Gilbert Arenas, known for his controversial career, won the MIP Award and even caused a rule change in the league.
Players like Jimmy Butler and Paul George rose to become two-way wings and were rewarded with the MIP Award for their development and contributions to their teams.