| Season |
NBA Most Improved Player |
Position |
Nationality |
Team |
| 2009-10 |
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| 2008–09 |
Granger, DannyDanny Granger |
Forward/Guard |
USA |
Indiana Pacers |
| 2007–08 |
Türkoğlu, HedoHedo Türkoğlu |
Forward |
Turkey |
Orlando Magic |
| 2006–07 |
Ellis, MontaMonta Ellis |
Guard |
USA |
Golden State Warriors |
| 2005–06 |
Diaw, BorisBoris Diaw |
Forward |
France |
Phoenix Suns |
| 2004–05 |
Simmons, BobbyBobby Simmons |
Guard/Forward |
USA |
Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2003–04 |
Randolph, ZachZach Randolph |
Forward |
USA |
Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2002–03 |
Arenas, GilbertGilbert Arenas |
Guard |
USA |
Golden State Warriors |
| 2001–02 |
O'Neal, JermaineJermaine O'Neal |
Forward/Center |
USA |
Indiana Pacers |
| 2000–01 |
McGrady, TracyTracy McGrady |
Guard/Forward |
USA |
Orlando Magic |
| 1999–00 |
Rose, JalenJalen Rose |
Guard/Forward |
USA |
Indiana Pacers |
| 1998–99 |
Armstrong, DarrellDarrell Armstrong |
Guard |
USA |
Orlando Magic |
| 1997–98 |
Henderson, AlanAlan Henderson |
Forward |
USA |
Atlanta Hawks |
| 1996–97 |
Austin, IsaacIsaac Austin |
Center |
USA |
Miami Heat |
| 1995–96 |
Mureşan, GheorgheGheorghe Mureşan |
Center |
Romania |
Washington Bullets |
| 1994–95 |
Barros, DanaDana Barros |
Guard |
USA |
Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1993–94 |
MacLean, DonDon MacLean |
Forward |
USA |
Washington Bullets |
| 1992–93 |
Jackson, ChrisChris Jackson |
Guard/Forward |
USA |
Denver Nuggets |
| 1991–92 |
Ellison, PervisPervis Ellison |
Center/Forward |
USA |
Washington Bullets |
| 1990–91 |
Skiles, ScottScott Skiles |
Guard |
USA |
Orlando Magic |
| 1989–90 |
Seikaly, RonyRony Seikaly |
Center |
USA |
Miami Heat |
| 1988–89 |
Johnson, KevinKevin Johnson |
Guard |
USA |
Phoenix Suns |
| 1987–88 |
Duckworth, KevinKevin Duckworth |
Center |
USA |
Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1986–87 |
Ellis, DaleDale Ellis |
Guard/Forward |
USA |
Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1985–86 |
Robertson, AlvinAlvin Robertson |
Guard |
USA |
San Antonio Spurs |
