CJ McCollum wins Most Improved Player

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[SlyPokerDog]

YOU CAN WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE!

 

[Natebishop3]

I have come to realize that Sly is the Ben Golliver of this forum.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[Natebishop3]

I'm so happy for CJ McCullough!

 

[illmatic99]

MB just seems slimy to me.

Comes off as fake.

 

[Natebishop3]

MB just seems slimy to me.

Comes off as fake.

Eh, he's pretty much the same in person. I got to talk to him quite a bit when I was a writer, and maybe he's not quite so sugar and spice off camera, but he's still the same dude. A little bit more sarcastic, though.

 

[illmatic99]

CJ thanking the coaching staff individually by name. Even drops a "You da real MVP, man."

bwahahahahaha

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I have come to realize that Sly is the Ben Golliver of this forum.

Be aware of the "Lyin' Sly Bi-line".

 

[illmatic99]

Awesome PC. CJ knows how to handle this.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Happy for CJ. Also Thrilled for Will - should net him a good contract.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

That's cool that they're asking questions from fans via social media before the media.

 

[B-Roy]

Bahahaha, CJ calls DeAndre out for moving screens. Love CJ, never afraid to throw shade at anyone.

Dis dude gon get some fines before his career is over.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Awesome! CJ crushed the voting.
I don't understand the votes for Curry or Leonard. They were amazing last year.

Westbrook too!

 

[B-Roy]

Love hearing CJ talk. He pretty much pointed out all of his flaws (finishing, being more efficient coming of screens, defending the PnR and shooters, overdribbling). I know CJ is going to improve as a player next year.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

CJ McCollum's 14.0 scoring increase (6.8 to 20.8) is NBA's largest since Tony Campbell (17.0) from 88-89 to 89-90 (min. 50 games each year).

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Here is how the press voted:

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[illmatic99]

Full voting results: http://official.nba.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/04/2015-16-Most-Improved-Player.pdf

Going through it quickly, it seems only three guys did not even give CJ a single vote (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place): Brian Windhorst (aka windbag), Brian Scalabrine, and David Wesley.

 

[THE HCP]

What the hell was Scalabrine, Windhorst and David Wesley watching this season???

 

[illmatic99]

What the hell was Scalabrine, Windhorst and David Wesley watching this season???

Wesley especially. Perhaps he forgot their game in POR in October.

Windbag gave his first and second votes to Kawhi and Steph -- so he clearly does not understand what the award is about.

Scalabrine voted for Steph, Rush, and Isaiah. Ya OK. Affiliation: Comcast SportsNet New England

 

[julius]

Well, CJ IS a support player...

 

[Natebishop3]

What the hell was Scalabrine, Windhorst and David Wesley watching this season???

Seriously... I don't think people understand the spirit of the award.

 

[Natebishop3]

If Milwaukee puts Giannis at point guard earlier in the season, I wonder if he has a better chance of beating out CJ for this award?

 

[3RA1N1AC]

At a glance, Brian Windhoist is the only one who didn't have him top 3.

What a wind hoist!

 

[THE HCP]

At a glance, Brian Windhoist is the only one who didn't have him top 3.

What a wind hoist!

Are you not reading this thread FAMS!!??

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Are you not reading this thread FAMS!!??

Fuck! Y'all got the jump on me!

 

[BBert]

Meyers looking for pointers for when he wins it next year.

 

[BBert]

I have come to realize that Sly is the Ben Golliver of this forum.

by Ben Golliver

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Wow, this is honor and good news and no one cares anymore.