After winning the award, Daniels shared what he’s aiming for next, and believes he’s going to just get better from here. “I really believe I could win this award again,” Daniels said. “I’ve got so much more left in me. Next year, it’s all about taking that next step and setting new goals. I want to be an All-Star in this league and I want to be a championship player.”
Source: Clutch Points
Source: Clutch Points
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Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels wins Most Improved Player with two-way play
For his first 2 seasons, Daniels was fighting just to get run in a crowded New Orleans guard rotation. This summer he was traded to Atlanta, got a real opportunity and thrived.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/atlan… – 8:12 PM
Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels wins Most Improved Player with two-way play
For his first 2 seasons, Daniels was fighting just to get run in a crowded New Orleans guard rotation. This summer he was traded to Atlanta, got a real opportunity and thrived.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/atlan… – 8:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels wins NBA Most Improved Player Award.
My top 3 votes:
1. Christian Braun (Denver Nuggets).
2. Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons).
3. Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets). #NBA pic.x.com/w6pYJdrU1T – 8:10 PM
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels wins NBA Most Improved Player Award.
My top 3 votes:
1. Christian Braun (Denver Nuggets).
2. Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons).
3. Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets). #NBA pic.x.com/w6pYJdrU1T – 8:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Dyson Daniels is the fifth player in the last 15 years to win Most Improved Player in his third NBA season after being a top-10 draft pick
Joins Kevin Love, Paul George, CJ McCollum, and Ja Morant
Watch what happens if Amen Thompson gets a jumper next year 😆 – 7:18 PM
Dyson Daniels is the fifth player in the last 15 years to win Most Improved Player in his third NBA season after being a top-10 draft pick
Joins Kevin Love, Paul George, CJ McCollum, and Ja Morant
Watch what happens if Amen Thompson gets a jumper next year 😆 – 7:18 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks won the NBA’s Most Improved Player award, the NBA announced. Daniels, in his third season, averaged 14.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 3.0 steals in his first year as a full-time starter.
Ivica Zubac (Clippers) and Cade Cunningham – 7:14 PM
Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks won the NBA’s Most Improved Player award, the NBA announced. Daniels, in his third season, averaged 14.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 3.0 steals in his first year as a full-time starter.
Ivica Zubac (Clippers) and Cade Cunningham – 7:14 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has won the 2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award. He’s the fifth player to average at least 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in a season, joining Michael Ray Richardson, Magic Johnson, Alvin Robertson and Michael Jordan pic.x.com/xXiCT9I2p4 – 7:09 PM
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has won the 2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award. He’s the fifth player to average at least 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in a season, joining Michael Ray Richardson, Magic Johnson, Alvin Robertson and Michael Jordan pic.x.com/xXiCT9I2p4 – 7:09 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams received 2 3rd place votes for Most Improved Player.
Josh Giddey received 1 1st place vote, 2 2nd place votes and 2 3rd place votes.
Dyson Daniels deservedly won the award. pic.x.com/OpbCUDkjtn – 7:08 PM
Jalen Williams received 2 3rd place votes for Most Improved Player.
Josh Giddey received 1 1st place vote, 2 2nd place votes and 2 3rd place votes.
Dyson Daniels deservedly won the award. pic.x.com/OpbCUDkjtn – 7:08 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels wins the #NBA Most Improved Player award. More on the Australian in @andscape bit.ly/3Y6vjgA – 7:07 PM
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels wins the #NBA Most Improved Player award. More on the Australian in @andscape bit.ly/3Y6vjgA – 7:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ivica Zubac came in second behind Dyson Daniels for Most Improved Player this season pic.x.com/3xxf3D8B52 – 7:06 PM
Ivica Zubac came in second behind Dyson Daniels for Most Improved Player this season pic.x.com/3xxf3D8B52 – 7:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Dyson Daniels this season:
— 14.1 PPG
— 5.9 RPG
— 3.0 SPG (!!!!)
— Most STL in a season this century
The Great Barrier Thief is the MIP. pic.x.com/8NCTk6koB0 – 7:04 PM
Dyson Daniels this season:
— 14.1 PPG
— 5.9 RPG
— 3.0 SPG (!!!!)
— Most STL in a season this century
The Great Barrier Thief is the MIP. pic.x.com/8NCTk6koB0 – 7:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Dyson Daniels is the first MIP winner to average 3+ SPG since the very first winner, Alvin Robertson in 1986. pic.x.com/M7F3ZnNVju – 7:03 PM
Dyson Daniels is the first MIP winner to average 3+ SPG since the very first winner, Alvin Robertson in 1986. pic.x.com/M7F3ZnNVju – 7:03 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has won the 2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award. – 7:03 PM
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has won the 2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award. – 7:03 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
THE GREAT BARRIER THIEF 🔥
Dyson Daniels is your 2024-25 Most Improved Player 🙌 pic.x.com/oD4ca6Qszc – 7:03 PM
THE GREAT BARRIER THIEF 🔥
Dyson Daniels is your 2024-25 Most Improved Player 🙌 pic.x.com/oD4ca6Qszc – 7:03 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Liffmann played integral role in targeting players in free agency and trades, including acquisition of Dyson Daniels from New Orleans. – 9:16 PM
Liffmann played integral role in targeting players in free agency and trades, including acquisition of Dyson Daniels from New Orleans. – 9:16 PM
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NBA Communications: Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels is the recipient of the George Mikan Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Most Improved Player. -via x.com / April 30, 2025
Chris Haynes: Liffmann played integral role in targeting players in free agency and trades, including acquisition of Dyson Daniels from New Orleans. -via x.com / April 28, 2025
Trae Young: Motivation @DysonDaniels . Real ones know. 1of1 #RealDPOY -via x.com / April 25, 2025