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Sacramento Kings: De’Aaron Fox’s Chances Of Winning NBA’s Most Improved

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings smiles while standing on the court during their game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center on January 14, 2019 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, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings smiles while standing on the court during their game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center on January 14, 2019 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) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – APRIL 11: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings wears the Oscar Robertson Triple- Double Award belonging to Garrett Temple #17 prior to the game against the Houston Rockets on April 11, 2018 at Golden 1 Center 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – APRIL 11: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings wears the Oscar Robertson Triple- Double Award belonging to Garrett Temple #17 prior to the game against the Houston Rockets on April 11, 2018 at Golden 1 Center 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Where Does Fox Stand?

Ok, so now that we have analyzed the contenders for the NBA’s most improved, the question now has to be asked where De’Aaron Fox stands amongst the list? Although I do think Fox has a legit shot at winning the award, I do not think he will.

For this award, I have Fox placed at third as players like Pascal Siakam and Paul Geroge are ahead of him. Overall, I have Siakam winning the award.

Although George did not make as dramatic of a statistic jump as Fox, I did think his season was more impressive due to making a leap from star player to MVP candidate. As for Siakam, I thought he had the most impressive season as he made the biggest improvement statistically and has been one of the main reasons why the Toronto Raptors are a powerhouse team in the Eastern Conference.

Overall, De’Aaron Fox will probably be just short of winning the Most Improved Player Award this season, but that is no reason to be disappointed. Prior to the 2018-19 season, there was a concern within the NBA community whether Fox could become a star point guard after having a mediocre rookie season.

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Now that his sophomore campaign is over, Fox has proven to the world that he is one of the best players in his draft class and has given Kings fans hope for a brighter future ahead. 

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