NBA Most Improved Player 2020: February Power Rankings

#2 Brandon Ingram

Ingram is set for a max contract extension in New Orleans.

While Brandon Ingram suffered terribly last year due to a blood clot issue, his dominance in a Pelicans uniform has just been top notch. His career-high averages of 24.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game are the highest of any player in the past two decades slated to become a restricted free agent.

The 22-year-old leads his new team in scoring by a fair margin, and is attempting a career-high 18 shots per game from the field. His confidence and poise are on a whole new level. Despite NOLA not being able to make a big splash this year, the young core holds immense potential and promise for a brisk rebuild in the near future.

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#1 Bam Adebayo

Bam won the Skills challenge on All-Star weekend.

Bam Adebayo's scoring average jumped from 8.9 ppg to a 15.8 ppg on a playoff-bound team. His all-round numbers in 10.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game have been nothing short of spectacular for Miami all year long.

He has broken out in a major way as a starting power forward for the franchise as his minutes have shot up to 34.5 per contest. The 22-year-old embodies the fighting spirit of the Heat franchise, and has fit just right in with their system.

Also, Adebayo is the second-youngest player (after Dwyane Wade) in the Heat franchise history to be named Player of the Week.

Bam Adebayo defeats Domantas Sabonis in the Finals to win the #TacoBellSkills challenge! #NBAAllStar WATCH #StateFarmSaturday on @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/jLtuRx0wSl

— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2020