It's time for DeAndre Jordan to follow in Paul George's footsteps.
That may seem like a strange comparison at first, especially since the two players line up at very different positions and play nothing alike. George is a dynamic wing player who leads a team on both ends of the court, while Jordan is a true big man who never strays far from the basket whether he's playing offense or defense.
But it was George who won Most Improved Player in 2013, bucking the trend of handing the award to a player who only saw his time on the court increase dramatically. The leader of the Indiana Pacers did receive almost eight more minutes per game, but he also improved his performance rather drastically.
And that's exactly what Jordan is doing during the 2013-14 campaign.
Much like George did, the Los Angeles Clippers big man is indeed receiving many more minutes per game (11). And much like George did, he's also gotten significantly better during his breakout season.
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Article written by Adam Fromal