Every year, debates rage on about exactly what the MVP means. Is it best player, best player on best team, player most crucial to his team, or some combination of the three? Hardcore fans have in the past voiced similar concerns about the Most Improved Player, which could refer to either a comeback, an expected leap, or something no one saw coming. This season, the Kings' Kevin Martin is the odds-on favorite to run away with the MIP-no matter how you define it. But at least one opposing coach thinks Martin has no business getting the award. From The Sacramento Bee, via TZ's Sactown Royalty, here's George Karl's take on the subject:
"If I was Kevin Martin, I'd probably be disappointed if I was just Most Improved Player," Denver coach George Karl said. "How about, He's just a damn good basketball player? He's moved into a level of All-Star talent and skills. He's above and better than the award for Most Improved Player, in my opinion. He's real."So basically, Karl thinks that someone who has improved too much shouldn't be considered. Or that the award is supposed to go to people who are still developing. The second kind makes sense; they don't give it to solid players who have All-Star seasons. But Martin has made a leap from promising to number one option. While it's unusual to see this happen so quickly, isn't this the most exciting kind of improvement possible? T-Mac and Zach Randolph got their MIP's under similar circumstances; maybe Karl is greatly underestimating the Most Improved Player award.
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why not most impeoved most improved player award ? will you be happy with that , karl !
He's got my vote for most improved haircut.
Kevin is our favorite Kings Player. He is a very mature and good player. Sometimes he should shoot and not share the ball but thats his nature, not to hog the ball. Hopefully, next year he'll have more players willing to give him the ball. I see a little jelousy there, especially Garcia,Salmons and Artest. Miller is the only one that really gives Kevin a chance for the great plays. Keep up the good work Kevin!!