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The Basketball Almanac · No. 24 · 2023-24
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Every NBA Most Improved Player

38 seasons, 1985-86 to 2025-26.

SeasonMost Improved PlayerTeam
2025-26Nickeil Alexander-WalkerAtlanta Hawks
2024-25Dyson DanielsAtlanta Hawks
2023-24Tyrese MaxeyPhiladelphia 76ers
2022-23Lauri MarkkanenUtah Jazz
2021-22Ja MorantMemphis Grizzlies
2020-21Julius RandleNew York Knicks
2019-20Brandon IngramNew Orleans Pelicans
2018-19Pascal SiakamToronto Raptors
2017-18Victor OladipoIndiana Pacers
2016-17Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks
2015-16CJ McCollumPortland Trail Blazers
2014-15Jimmy Butler IIIChicago Bulls
2013-14Goran DragicPhoenix Suns
2012-13Paul GeorgeIndiana Pacers
2011-12Ryan AndersonOrlando Magic
2010-11Kevin LoveMinnesota Timberwolves
2009-10Aaron BrooksHouston Rockets
2008-09Danny GrangerIndiana Pacers
2007-08Hedo TurkogluOrlando Magic
2006-07Monta EllisGolden State Warriors
2005-06Boris DiawPhoenix Suns
2004-05Bobby SimmonsLA Clippers
2003-04Zach RandolphPortland Trail Blazers
2002-03Gilbert ArenasGolden State Warriors
2001-02Jermaine O'NealIndiana Pacers
2000-01Tracy McGradyOrlando Magic
1999-00Jalen RoseIndiana Pacers
1998-99Darrell ArmstrongOrlando Magic
1997-98Alan HendersonAtlanta Hawks
1994-95Dana BarrosPHL
1992-93Mahmoud Abdul-RaufDenver Nuggets
1991-92Pervis EllisonWashington Wizards
1990-91Scott SkilesOrlando Magic
1989-90Rony SeikalyMiami Heat
1988-89Kevin JohnsonPhoenix Suns
1987-88Kevin DuckworthPortland Trail Blazers
1986-87Dale EllisSEA
1985-86Alvin RobertsonSAN