NBA Most Improved Player 2020: November Power Rankings

#4 Bam Adebayo - Miami Heat

Bam Adebayo has played a substantial role during Miami's excellent start to the season

After failing to land a second All-Star to play alongside Jimmy Butler, Miami's young roster has been given the opportunity to impress during the early weeks of the season, and Bam Adebayo is among the individuals that have made a significant impact. Heading into the season, Adebayo had started just 37 times during his two years in the NBA, although the 22-year-old has now established himself as a guaranteed starter on Erik Spoelstra's team.

Adebayo is averaging 14.5 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks per contest, while also shooting 60 percent from the field. The Heat can rely on the center to post a double-double on almost a nightly basis, and Adebayo's performances have been so impressive that the Heat will now hesitate to include him in a potential trade for a second star.

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#3 Devonte' Graham - Charlotte Hornets

After featuring sparingly in his rookie season, Devonte' Graham has made a huge impact for the Hornet

After being selected 34th overall in the 2018 Draft, Devonte' Graham made little impact during his rookie season. The 24-year-old averaged just 4.7 points in 14.7 minutes over 46 appearances, and it appeared that he could be let be go over the summer. However, Graham has taken full advantage of Kemba Walker's departure and is so far this season averaging 18.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 7.5 assists in 33.1 minutes.

Graham's form has been enough to elevate him into the starting lineup alongside Terry Rozier, and he recorded a career-high 15 assists during Charlotte's win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Ultimately, the Hornets signed Rozier to a huge contract this summer, although it appears that Graham could turn out to be the long-term successor to Walker.