2017-18 NBA award predictions: Celtics clean up; James Harden gets MVP
By Ben Stern
Most Improved Player
Winner: Victor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers
After the Paul George trade the sentiment around the basketball world was that the Pacers got
fleeced. The brilliance of Victor Oladipo has proven us all wrong.
The Pacers are currently holding down a top 5 seed, primarily due to the all-star caliber play of Victor Oladipo. He has risen from under Westbrook’s shadow, and has shown that he can lead a successful team. He was well deserving of his all star nod, as he is averaging 23 points per game.
This season Oladipo took the leap from a great athlete with potential to an all around star, meriting the award.
Runner Up: Clint Capela