Is Harrison Barnes the NBA’s Most Improved Player?

Posted Dec 9, 2016
Despite the Dallas Mavericks’ woeful start, there’s no reason Harrison Barnes shouldn’t be in the early conversation for Most Improved Player. This season, Barnes has significantly increased his per-game production. He’s averaging 20.4 points and 5.7 rebounds in 37.5 minutes as of December 5. (Mavs Moneyball)

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