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Sacramento Kings: De’Aaron Fox’s Case For Most Improved Player

By Ryan Ritter

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 12: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a foul against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center on November 12, 2018 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 12: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a foul against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center on November 12, 2018 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – NOVEMBER 29: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers go for a loose ball at Golden 1 Center on November 29, 2018 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – NOVEMBER 29: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers go for a loose ball at Golden 1 Center on November 29, 2018 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

The Obstacle

What is the biggest thing standing in De’Aaron Fox’s way from receiving this honor? Second-year players do not really win the Most Improved Player Award, at least not in recent history. The perception may be that players are expected to improve from their first to second years, whereas marked improvements later in a career is more of an achievement. This would be a shame as De’Aaron Fox has done more than just “improve”. Over the course of just one summer, he has improved upon the biggest weakness in his game (shooting), while also becoming the alpha dog on a team that has taken everyone by surprise.

More. The Kings have to move on from Brandon Williams. light

Looking at just the numbers, the increased role, and the overall success, De’Aaron Fox has a clear case to be the most improved player for the 2018-2019 season. Unfortunately, he will have some recent history to buck in order to do it.

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