Most Improved Player

[Archer]

Roy Hibbert is my homer pick . Hes looking great in pre-season and if his college career says anything it's that he got much better year by year

My serious pick is Oden if he stays healthy

 

[FedEx227]

Sadly, that's a pretty big if. But yeah, Hibbert is definitely in the running because he basically just has to improve on a 7.1 ppg/3.5 rpg line, which he can easily do.

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

Quote it dude.. you will be eating crow come mid-season.

All of the past 10 winners with the exception of Bobby Simmons have been at least borderline all-star capable players. Other than Diaw who put up 13 / 7 / 7 everyone has had at least 16 ppg

Baring an injury to Amare and Nash do you honestly believe that Channing Frye will put up any more than 12-13 ppg tops?

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

All of the past 10 winners with the exception of Bobby Simmons have been at least borderline all-star capable players. Other than Diaw who put up 13 / 7 / 7 everyone has had at least 16 ppg

Baring an injury to Amare and Nash do you honestly believe that Channing Frye will put up any more than 12-13 ppg tops?

Ive already predicted him to have a chance at MIP.. asking me for exact numbers aint even right son. Im going bold enough as it is.

Point is.. Channing Frye has a lot better chance to win the award then Baron Davis.

Gilbert Arenas and his 11PPG, 4 APG, and 3 RPG was a borderline all-star the year before he won?

How about Zach and his 8PPG and his 4 RPG.

How about Ellis and his 7 PPG and 3 RPG and 1 APG..

Hedo.. 14, 3 and 3.

Either you're talking out your ass or you have a low standard if what you consider an All-Star.

Even if what you were saying is true (and it isnt) theres a difference between being elite and being a "borderline all-star".

Kevin Durant's numbers from last year:

26 PPG, 7 RPG, 2 APG.. a HUGE difference betweent he so called "10 borderline all-stars" you're referring to.

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

Ive already predicted him to have a chance at MIP.. asking me for exact numbers aint even right son. Im going bold enough as it is.

Point is.. Channing Frye has a lot better chance to win the award then Baron Davis.

Gilbert Arenas and his 11PPG, 4 APG, and 3 RPG was a borderline all-star the year before he won?

How about Zach and his 8PPG and his 4 RPG.

How about Ellis and his 7 PPG and 3 RPG and 1 APG..

Hedo.. 14, 3 and 3.

Either you're talking out your ass or you have a low standard if what you consider an All-Star.

Even if what you were saying is true (and it isnt) theres a difference between being elite and being a "borderline all-star".

Kevin Durant's numbers from last year:

26 PPG, 7 RPG, 2 APG.. a HUGE difference betweent he so called "10 borderline all-stars" you're referring to.

First of all fuck Baron Davis, I never said that bum ass *****'s gonna win shit.

When I said "borderline-all star" I meant the year they won the award, not the previous year.

I just am saying I don't think Channing Frye is capable of putting up numbers close to what he would need to win MIP in his extended minutes, and numbers aside I can't see him drastically improving as a player at all.

 

[Primetime]

Gregory Oden :shifty:

 

[FlawLeSs]

corey brewer

hes a gator

 

[FedEx227]

When I said "borderline-all star" I meant the year they won the award, not the previous year.

I just am saying I don't think Channing Frye is capable of putting up numbers close to what he would need to win MIP in his extended minutes, and numbers aside I can't see him drastically improving as a player at all.

That doesn't make any sense though. Of course the year they won it they became borderline all-stars, that's essentially what the award is rewarding.

No, I don't think Frye is up to the level of those other guys but not a lot of people thought Arenas was anything special until he had a breakout year, nobody thought much of Hedo besides a nice piece of those Kings teams, Monta Ellis was barely on the NBA radar before breaking out and winning the award.

 

[corbin]

Chris Douglas Roberts, the dude is a monster. I'd love to see what he could do in a full season. They may as well start him at the 3, that team is going to be a mess anyways.

I'd also like to put out Brandon Rush, I've had a man crush since he came out of Kansas. He needs to improve on some facets of his game but he could excel in the Pacers up-tempo offense.

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

That doesn't make any sense though. Of course the year they won it they became borderline all-stars, that's essentially what the award is rewarding.

No, I don't think Frye is up to the level of those other guys but not a lot of people thought Arenas was anything special until he had a breakout year, nobody thought much of Hedo besides a nice piece of those Kings teams, Monta Ellis was barely on the NBA radar before breaking out and winning the award.

All of the players that won it either didn't have to opportunity to show what they're capable of or have shown promise, I believe Frye has already proven what he is capable of, and as the offense's 5th option assuming he starts he won't put up nearly as good of numbers that he needs to win.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

All of the players that won it either didn't have to opportunity to show what they're capable of or have shown promise, I believe Frye has already proven what he is capable of, and as the offense's 5th option assuming he starts he won't put up nearly as good of numbers that he needs to win.

Ummm what? Hedo hasnt had the chance to show what hes made of before he won? Frye is obviously being put into an ideal situation for him.. hes going to be the starter center on a high up tempo offense and that alone will help his numbers grow. Its not like this guy wasnt touted before, people have thought he can play for a while. It was foolish to even post in my direction in relation to Baron Davis and Channing Frye winning a most improved award, sorry son.

Just for the record.. the guy put up 13 and 6 in his rookie season while only starting 14 games.. I dont see any reason to believe he cant better that in the Phoenix offense. All indications are that Frye has looked good in camp and pre-season. I know ill be taking a flier on him in FBB this year.

 

[Obst]

It's going to be Lou Williams, I see him easily upping his 12 PPG/3 APG numbers this year now that he is starting and will see a very good amount of minutes in the PG role. I also think the coaching change of bringing Eddie Jordan in and implementing the Princeton offense will help him out too.

 

[SuperNova854]

Lol @ Kevin Durant and Baron Davis being mentioned. Durant is already elite level.. im sure he'll continue to get better but its hard to get a most improved award when you're already a star. Baron Davis was simply laughable..

Heres a sleeper pick: Channing Frye.

How the fuck is Baron laughable? Baron had his worst ever season last year.

 

[FedEx227]

Exactly, it's not comeback player of the year. It typically goes to someone who bursts onto the scene.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

How the fuck is Baron laughable? Baron had his worst ever season last year.

:facepalm:

You got the wrong award bro..

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

It's going to be Lou Williams, I see him easily upping his 12 PPG/3 APG numbers this year now that he is starting and will see a very good amount of minutes in the PG role. I also think the coaching change of bringing Eddie Jordan in and implementing the Princeton offense will help him out too.

Lou is a solid pick. If he can focus on distributing a little more hes going to prove to be a stud this year, especially for fantasy purposes.

 

[James2Stapleton]

JJ Hickson

thread closed

 

[Flight24]

i'm liking oden. lou williams is gonna be starting in philly now too so i could see him winning.

 

[Whatupdoe44]

JJ Hickson

thread closed

is he even going to get consistent minutes?? especially later in the year when powe returns??