List of NBA Most Improved Players in the regular season throughout league history.

Most Improved Player award was created by NBA in 1985-86 season.

NBA players selected as the Most Improved Player (MIP) by season

SeasonPlayerTeam
2022-23Lauri MarkkanenUtah Jazz
2021-22Ja MorantMemphis Grizzlies
2020-21Julius RandleNew York Knicks
2019-20Brandon IngramNew Orleans Pelicans
2018-19Pascal SiakamToronto Raptors
2017-18Victor OladipoIndiana Pacers
2016-17Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks
2015-16C.J. McCollumPortland Trail Blazers
2014-15Jimmy ButlerChicago Bulls
2013-14Goran DragicPhoenix Suns
2012-13Paul GeorgeIndiana Pacers
2011-12Ryan AndersonOrlando Magic
2010-11Kevin LoveMinnesota Timberwolves
2009-10Aaron BrooksHouston Rockets
2008-09Danny GrangerIndiana Pacers
2007-08Hedo TurkogluOrlando Magic
2006-07Monta EllisGolden State Warriors
2005-06Boris DiawPhoenix Suns
2004-05Bobby SimmonsLos Angeles Clippers
2003-04Zach RandolphPortland Trail Blazers
2002-03Gilbert ArenasGolden State Warriors
2001-02Jermaine O'NealIndiana Pacers
2000-01Tracy McGradyOrlando Magic
1999-00Jalen RoseIndiana Pacers
1998-99Darrell ArmstrongOrlando Magic
1997-98Alan HendersonAtlanta Hawks
1996-97Isaac AustinMiami Heat
1995-96Gheorghe MuresanWashington Bullets
1994-95Dana BarrosPhiladelphia 76ers
1993-94Don MacLeanWashington Bullets
1992-93Mahmoud Abdul-RaufDenver Nuggets
1991-92Pervis EllisonWashington Bullets
1990-91Scott SkilesOrlando Magic
1989-90Rony SeikalyMiami Heat
1988-89Kevin JohnsonPhoenix Suns
1987-88Kevin DuckworthPortland Trail Blazers
1986-87Dale EllisSeattle SuperSonics
1985-86Alvin RobertsonSan Antonio Spurs