2023-24 Most Improved Player Thread

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KingSpeed said:
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my money is on Shae. He is going to get alot more minutes overall and i think he will break out as a borderline star this year, borderline all star next year.
I know this. If he doesn't, Blazers are not in as good of shape as we thought with the young core.
I do think Scoot will be the next best thing for him with Dame gone. Its already fairly clear Scoot also has quality leadership skills and is all about his teammates and helping them.

Also. When i saw Shae and Scoot standing next to each other on tv, they looked almost the same height. Is Scoot really 6’2 and Shae 6’5? Or are they both closer to 6’3-6’4?
 
Throw Rookie of the Year in here as well. Wemby the odds on favorite, but Chet could give him a run, and you would think Scoot will put up some numbers as well.
 
TBpup said:
Throw Rookie of the Year in here as well. Wemby the odds on favorite, but Chet could give him a run, and you would think Scoot will put up some numbers as well.
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Whats Scoots odds? I think he is gonna get the minutes and SA will bring Wemby on gradually. Wemby could go on to have a more dominant career but scoot is ready now and i think is the favorite for roty
 
I think Scoot’s and Shae’s odds are dependent on what happens with Ant. I’d also throw Ant into the conversation as a dark horse for most improved now that he’s not going to be playing in Dame’s shadow.
 
e_blazer said:
I think Scoot’s and Shae’s odds are dependent on what happens with Ant. I’d also throw Ant into the conversation as a dark horse for most improved now that he’s not going to be playing in Dame’s shadow.
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he averaged 21 & 4 last season. In order to be in the MIP running he'd have to average 32 & 9...and play some defense
 
theprunetang said:
I've completely given up on the guy. But, I like your enthusiasm and optimism. I would love for you to be correct.
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Someone (whom I won't name) in this forum once said

"Aside from hardcapping ourselves, what does Markannen do for us? Poor defensive player that will just become a spot up shooter."

Scoot will rejuvenate Nas' career
 
why are people mentioning rookies in this thread? A rookie won't win MIP
 
I put a couple bucks on Shae to win MIP, he has great odds.

Scoot ROY odds weren't very good (he's a favorite or close) so I didn't bet that.

Scoot ppg over under was 15.5 I think and I bet the over.

I expect big years from both plus more from Ant. Dame took a lot of shots. Also expect Grant, Nurk to possibly be dealt, or sit the 2nd half for tanking, again freeing up shots.
 
wizenheimer said:
he averaged 21 & 4 last season. In order to be in the MIP running he'd have to average 32 & 9...and play some defense
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Yeah Ant scored too much last year to have a good chance. I guess if the scored 25-30 but led the Blazers to the playoffs as the #1 option or something he could have a chance. Not very plausible.
 
inconceivable said:
No, Nas already suffered through enough injuries for a lifetime, the remainder of his playing career will be injury-free. It's the law of averages.
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BlazerBender said:
Whats Scoots odds? I think he is gonna get the minutes and SA will bring Wemby on gradually. Wemby could go on to have a more dominant career but scoot is ready now and i think is the favorite for roty
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If Holmgren stays healthy he's quite likely to win, but Scoot is a close second simply because Pop won't risk Wemby getting big minutes.
 
wizenheimer said:
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Greg Oden is an aberration. Heavy weight with one leg longer than the other, not a good combo

Nas' injuries:
3/17/23 Illness
11/30/22 Hip
11/18/22 Calf
1/26/22 Shoulder
1/24/22 Knee
1/22/22 Knee
1/19/22 Knee
12/21/21 Illness
12/1/21 Ankle
5/11/21 Back
3/27/21 Thumb
3/23/21 Health Protocols
2/2/21 Knee
12/22/20 Health Protocols
12/22/20 Health and Safety Protocols
8/13/20 Dehydration
7/23/20 Concussion
2/5/20 Ankle
12/20/19 Back
12/12/19 Back
 
As to the main topic I think Shaedon is among the most likely to win the award because I expect his PPG may jump by 10+ points and that will be hard to overlook. I doubt Poole is averaging 30.
 
wizenheimer said:
he averaged 21 & 4 last season. In order to be in the MIP running he'd have to average 32 & 9...and play some defense
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I don’t know about your exact numbers, but point taken that he’s going to have to put up major increases in his stats since he’s already been a pretty good scorer. Since when has not playing much defense kept offensive prodigies from winning postseason awards?
 
e_blazer said:
I don’t know about your exact numbers, but point taken that he’s going to have to put up major increases in his stats since he’s already been a pretty good scorer. Since when has not playing much defense kept offensive prodigies from winning postseason awards?
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Agreed, defense is pretty irrelevant for season awards outside DPOY and all defensive team.
 
I think jalen johnson/trey murphy or quentin grimes could be nice bets.
 
Idog1976 said:
If Holmgren stays healthy he's quite likely to win, but Scoot is a close second simply because Pop won't risk Wemby getting big minutes.
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Can Chet win it being a second year player because he didn't play last year? Is this year going to be considered his rookie year?
 
I think it is most likely to be Bojan Marjanovic. The rumors suggest a shift in his on-court demeanor and a newfound competitive edge.
  1. Supposedly, Marjanovic's therapy sessions have helped him tap into a deep well of repressed anger from past experiences, including instances of bullying from Popovich who always called him "pretty boy" and "Nancy". This unleashed aggression will fuel his motivation, pushing him to unleash a more assertive and fierce style of play.

  2. Mastering the Digestive Game: Over the offseason, Marjanovic embarked on a soup-based journey to overcome his digestive issues. Through experimentation and the guidance of nutrition experts, he discovered a revolutionary diet that helps him achieve optimal gut health. While the details remain mysterious, it's rumored that his enhanced digestive system provides increased energy, flexibility, and a renewed sense of vitality on the court, but he has been having diarrhea 6-8 times a day.

  3. Embracing the "Not-So-Nice" Guy: Known for his friendly demeanor, Marjanovic has been training with Conor Macgregor and volunteering at animal shelters putting dogs down on the weekends in order to shed the nice guy image. He's ready to kick players in the nuts and elbow them in the temples ala Shawn Bradley. He's also been corresponding with Gary Payton about how to talk shit. Supposedly he's got insults locked and loaded for most players he'll match up with this year. The rumor is he's ready to tell Jokic that he wants to put down his horses, and has memorized their names and attributes in anticipation of his next game against the Nuggets.
 
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Ha Seung-Boumtje-Boumjte said:
I think it is most likely to be Bojan Marjanovic. The rumors suggest a shift in his on-court demeanor and a newfound competitive edge.
  1. Supposedly, Marjanovic's therapy sessions have helped him tap into a deep well of repressed anger from past experiences, including instances of bullying from Popovich who always called him "pretty boy" and "Nancy". This unleashed aggression will fuel his motivation, pushing him to unleash a more assertive and fierce style of play.

  2. Mastering the Digestive Game: Over the offseason, Marjanovic embarked on a soup-based journey to overcome his digestive issues. Through experimentation and the guidance of nutrition experts, he discovered a revolutionary diet that helps him achieve optimal gut health. While the details remain mysterious, it's rumored that his enhanced digestive system provides increased energy, flexibility, and a renewed sense of vitality on the court, but he has been having diarrhea 6-8 times a day.

  3. Embracing the "Not-So-Nice" Guy: Known for his friendly demeanor, Marjanovic has been training with Conor Macgregor and volunteering at animal shelters putting dogs down on the weekends in order to shed the nice guy image. He's ready to kick players in the nuts and elbow them in the temples ala Shawn Bradley. He's also been corresponding with Gary Payton about how to talk shit. Supposedly he's got insults locked and loaded for most players he'll match up with this year. The rumor is he's ready to tell Jokic that he wants to put down his horses, and has memorized their names and attributes in anticipation of his next game against the Nuggets.
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