Danny Granger named NBA's Most Improved Player

[FirstTimer]

I was going to be biased (no pun intended) and say Rondo made more of a jump to stardom since Granger was already labeled as someone who was going to be elite in pre-season, but I guess I can't really argue with the production.

I would have voted for Rondo over Granger. I already thought Granger was a stud coming into this season he basically just reaffirmed that belief. This seems more like a "career achievment for improvement" award in regards to Granger rather than a 1 year deal. Similar situation with Kobe's MVP last year.

[mfbmike]

2008-09 NBA MOST IMPROVED PLAYER AWARD PRESENTED BY KIA MOTORS VOTING RESULTS
Player 	Team 	1st 	2nd 	3rd 	Pts
Danny Granger 	Indiana 	48 	37 	13 	364
Devin Harris 	New Jersey 	43 	35 	19 	339
Kevin Durant 	Oklahoma City 	6 	14 	11 	83
Paul Millsap 	Utah 	3 	13 	23 	77
Nene 	Denver 	7 	5 	8 	58
Rajon Rondo 	Boston 	2 	5 	4 	29
David Lee 	New York 	1 	3 	11 	25
John Salmons 	Chicago 	2 	2 	1 	17
Thaddeus Young 	Philadelphia 	1 	2 	5 	16
Von Wafer 	Houston 	2 	- 	2 	12
Brandon Roy 	Portland 	1 	1 	- 	8
Chris Andersen 	Denver 	1 	- 	1 	6
J.R. Smith 	Denver 	1 	- 	1 	6
Glen Davis 	Boston 	1 	- 	- 	5
Jason Terry 	Dallas 	1 	- 	- 	5
Wilson Chandler 	New York 	1 	- 	- 	5
Aaron Brooks 	Houston 	- 	1 	1 	4
Jameer Nelson 	Orlando 	- 	1 	1 	4
Kelenna Azubuike 	Golden State 	- 	- 	3 	3
Dwyane Wade 	Miami 	- 	1 	- 	3
LaMarcus Aldridge 	Portland 	- 	1 	- 	3
Roger Mason 	San Antonio 	- 	- 	3 	3
Luis Scola 	Houston 	- 	- 	2 	2
Ronnie Brewer 	Utah 	- 	- 	2 	2
Kendrick Perkins 	Boston 	- 	- 	1 	1
Emeka Okafor 	Charlotte 	- 	- 	1 	1
Gerald Wallace 	Charlotte 	- 	- 	1 	1
Tyrus Thomas 	Chicago 	- 	- 	1 	1
Mo Williams 	Cleveland 	- 	- 	1 	1
J.J. Barea 	Dallas 	- 	- 	1 	1
Mike Conley 	Memphis 	- 	- 	1 	1
Rasual Butler 	New Orleans 	- 	- 	1 	1
Andrea Bargnani 	Toronto 	- 	- 	1 	1
Jeff Green 	Oklahoma City 	- 	- 	1 	1

rofl at thornton wasn't even voted on.

[SuperNova854]

Thats what Im saying. First Gordon getting snubbed out of all rookie 1st team voting, now Thornton not even getting a single vote.

[Hasselbeck]

It really shouldn't have been as close as it was.. Granger was a star this year.

[Kuzzy Powers]

Bargs only one vote? What are some of these voters thinking? Dwayne Wade? Brandon Roy? Gerald Wallace who actually got WORSE this year? Glenn fucking Davis? Come on. Maybe the worst vote ive ever seen.

[mfbmike]

Granger would've won MIP in my chise had he not missed a month+ because of injuries.

[Awesometrax]

Thats what Im saying. First Gordon getting snubbed out of all rookie 1st team voting, now Thornton not even getting a single vote.

I think the writers must've actually listened to what Donald Sterling said about Thornton earlier this season.

Those of you that don't know... look it up.

[Gonzo]

Mark Jackson
Reggie Miller
Danny Granger
Dale Davis
Rik Smits

FUCK MY LIFE FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO THANK THIS.

[Maestro]

Thornton was not that impressive to warrant the MIP. I would have chosen D Harris but eh maybe its just my Milwaukee bias.

[Flight24]

i was betting on devin harris, but hey grangers not too shabby either.

[OKCL]

Too bad Jameer Nelson couldn't stay healthy. Really wanted him to win.

[Hasselbeck]

im sorry who?

If you don't know who Danny Granger is.. that's your own fault.

[ATL Jones Bro]

im sorry who?

The guy who scored 25.8 ppg, snached 5 boards a game, and 1.5 blocks a game.

He easily deserves this to me. Hes going to be one of the best players in the NBA for a long time to come. He a great shooter, can score inside, can rebounds, and can play pretty solid defense. Hes an offensive beast and can block the rock.

[.RoCkEtS1]

Well deserved but he did pretty well last year as well. Just not nearly as good as he did this season.