A look at the leading candidates for the Most Improved Award.
Devin Harris, New Jersey Nets 2007-08 averages: 14.8 ppg 5.8 apg 2.7 rpg 46.3 FG% 33.5 3PT % 31.6 mpg. 2008-09 averages: 22 ppg 7 apg 3.4 rpg 44.1 FG% 29.9 3PT% 36.5 mpg.Comment: Likely winner has benefited from trade from Dallas and much more freedom. Kevin Durant, Thunder 2007-08 averages: 20.3 ppg 4.4 rpg 2.4 apg 43.0 FG% 28.8 3PT % 34.6 mpg. 2008-09 averages: 25.6 ppg 6.5 rpg 2.9 apg 48.0 FG% 42.4 3PT% 39.3 mpg.Comment: Improved every aspect of his game and has become one of the league's most efficient scorers.
Danny Granger, Indiana Pacers 2007-08 averages: 19.6 ppg 6.1 rpg 2.1 apg 44.6 FG% 40.4 3PT% 36.0 mpg. 2008-09 averages: 25.3 ppg 5.1 rpg 2.9 apg 44.2 FG% 40.9 3PT% 36.1 mpg.Comment: Granger has blossomed into virtually an unstoppable offensive player thanks to his versatility.
Jeff Green, Thunder 2007-08 averages: 10.5 ppg 4.7 rpg 1.5 apg 42.9 FG% 27.6 3PT % 28.2 mpg. 2008-09 averages: 16.9 ppg 6.9 rpg 2.0 apg 44.5 FG% 39.5 3PT% 36.9 mpg.Comment: Only player who rivals Durant in terms of all-around improvement.
David Lee, New York Knicks 2007-08 averages: 10.8 ppg 8.9 rpg 1.2 apg 55.2 FG% 29.1 mpg. 2008-09 averages: 16.1 ppg 11.8 rpg 2.1 apg 54.9 FG% 35.4 mpg.Comment: He is now a double-double threat each night under coach Mike D'Antoni.
