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NBA: Handing Out Individual Awards At The Midway Point Of The Season

By James Polazzon

Dec 28, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks to the bench during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Milwaukee defeated Detroit 119-94. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks to the bench during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Milwaukee defeated Detroit 119-94. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports /
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Most Improved Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

Stats: 23.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.8 steals

The NBA’s Most Improved Player is often hard to judge – should you give it to a player who has made the leap from role player to very good starter or a very good starter turned star?

I think Giannis Antetokounmpo has made it pretty easy for everyone this season. The Greek Freak made the leap straight from potential star to superstar this season and has asserted himself as a household name, garnering the fifth most All-Star votes of anyone in the NBA this season.

Giannis is averaging career highs across the board and has become an unstoppable force despite his lack of a three-point shot in the modern era.

Considering all this, it would be very surprising to see the award go to anyone else at this point of the season.

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