Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo came into the league as a role player and averaged 6.9 points and 3.8 rebounds as a rookie. Two seasons later, he's a generous favorite to win the NBA's Most Improved Player.
The 22-year-old is ahead of the pack, but he'll have to fend off eight other breakout players for the award. Is Adebayo a lock with only so much time left in the season?
Here's how the odds look ahead of the NBA's July 30 restart, as well as some plays that still have value.
Odds to win Most Improved Player
PLAYERODDS
Bam Adebayo-140
Brandon Ingram+260
Luka Doncic+550
Jayson Tatum+1000
Devonte' Graham+1100
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander+2700
Trae Young+2700
Davis Bertans+10000
Domantas Sabonis+10000
