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Lea: Why Devonte Graham didn't win the award he deserved

Yahoo! Sports | September 25, 2020

Related Topics: Devonte' Graham, Brandon Ingram, Jayson Tatum, National Basketball Association, LeBron James, NBA Most Improved Player Award, North Carolina, Giannis Antetokounmpo, National Football League, Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award

Updated September 25, 2020 6:17 p.m. EDT

Devonte Graham has been a breath of fresh air for the Charlotte Hornets

By Chris Lea, WRAL Sports anchor/reporter

Many people who followed the NBA this season thought Raleigh native Devonte Graham was a lock for the League's Most Improved Player Award. And why not? The second year guard averaged 18.2 points per game in the COVID-19-shortened 2019-2020 season, up from 4.7 points per game in his rookie season.

But ultimately, it was another North Carolina native, Brandon Ingram, who ended up winning the prestigious award.

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