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Dyson Daniels Named NBA’s Most Improved Player After Stellar Season

The 22-year-old Australian guard led the league in steals and posted career-best stats in his breakout year with the Atlanta Hawks.

Apr 15, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic in the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Dyson Daniels (left) has won the NBA’s Most Improved award.

Overview

  • Daniels captured the NBA's Most Improved Player award, earning 44 first-place votes and 332 total points, outpacing Ivica Zubac and Cade Cunningham.
  • In his first season as a full-time starter with Atlanta, Daniels averaged career highs of 14.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and a league-leading 3.0 steals per game.
  • He became the first player since 1990-91 to average 3.0 steals per game and recorded 229 total steals, the highest single-season total since Gary Payton in 1995-96.
  • Daniels is the first Australian to win an open NBA award, marking a significant milestone for international players in the league.
  • Traded from New Orleans to Atlanta in July 2024, Daniels thrived in his new role, joining an elite group of players to average at least 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals in a season.