'4-Year Pop Theory': Knicks RJ Barrett Will Win Most Improved Player

RJ Barrett is a contender for NBA's Most Improved Player of the Year award. If the New York Knicks make the playoffs this season, he will win. Brandon Ingram, Goran Dragic and Kevin Love have won the award in the past.

Geoff Clark has developed his theory about NBA superstars taking longer to develop. Last 3 NBA MVPs all played in their 4th season. New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett is the most likely candidate to win NBA Most Improved Player award. He's the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft behind Ja Morant and Zion Williamson.

RJ Barrett is the favorite to win NBA's Most Improved Player award. He needs to improve his scoring average to make it to the playoffs. The Knicks have a new starting point guard in Jalen Brunson. He is undervalued compared to Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton and Zion Williamson. Geoff Clark is confident in RJ Barrett winning the award, he is most confident of all the regular-season awards. Listen to Geoff's podcast 'OutKick Bets with GeoffClark' here. DraftKings users get a $1,000 deposit bonus and receive a 20% match up to $1000.