NBA Most Improved Player of the Year: October 28th, 2021 | Latest Power Rankings by Sportskeeda

3 Jordan Poole

Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors

Previous week's NBA MIP Power Ranking - NA

Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 2; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 4; Games won - 4; Games lost - 0

Last Week: PPG - 13.7, APG - 4.7, RPG - 3.0

Overall: PPG - 15.3, APG - 4.3, RPG - 2.8

Last Week: FG% - 38.6%, 3P% - 16.7%, FT% - 100.00

Overall: FG% - 40.3%, 3P% - 24.1%, FT% - 80.00.

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Golden State Warriors shooting guard Jordan Poole looks like the likeliest player to be the breakout NBA star of the year. He has impressed since preseason and training camp, exhibiting his all-around game. Poole has the making of a productive scorer, and is currently averaging 15 points and four assists per game in the 2021-22 NBA season.

Both Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry have earmarked him for success, in the NBA so it will be interesting to see how he develops.

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#2 Kevin Porter Jr.

Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets

Previous week’s NBA MIP Power Ranking - NA

Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 0; Games lost - 2

Overall: Games played - 4; Games won - 1; Games lost - 3

Last Week: PPG - 15.3, APG - 7.0, RPG - 3.7

Overall: PPG - 14.3, APG - 6.0, RPG - 3.5

Last Week: FG% - 42.1%, 3P% - 42.9%, FT% - 62.5%

Overall: FG% - 40.0%, 3P% - 39.3%, FT% - 60.00.

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Kevin Porter Jr. has transformed himself into an all-around offensive weapon over the summer. That's because he has been hurting teams with his dual ability to score and playmaker. He has acted as the de-facto point guard with Jalen Green playing at the 2, and has looked quite comfortable while doing so.

While the Houston Rockets are not expected to achieve much this year, Kevin Porter Jr. is certainly a prime candidate for the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award.

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#1 Michael Porter Jr.

NBA: San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets

Previous week’s NBA MIP Power Ranking - NA

Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 0; Games lost - 2

Overall: Games played - 4; Games won - 2; Games lost - 2

Last Week: PPG - 10.3, APG - 1.7, RPG - 5.0

Overall: PPG - 11.5, APG - 5.3, RPG - 2.5

Last Week: FG% - 44.2%, 3P% - 47.6%, FT% - NA

Overall: FG% - 28.6%, 3P% - 28.1%, FT% - NA.

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Although Michael Porter Jr. has not had the best of starts to his season, his numbers are likely to improve. That's because the Denver Nuggets have an easy run of fixtures coming up. Factoring in Porter Jr.'s contract extension, the young small forward's performances have become a common subject of discussion.

Despite his slow start, Porter Jr. is looked at as a candidate to win the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award because Jamal Murray remains a long-term absentee. Porter Jr. is expected to get more touches in the absence of Murray, which might boost his numbers.