The Houston Rockets expect continued improvement from Amen Thompson. So do the pundits - ESPN just named him the overwhelming favorite to win the NBA's Most Improved Player award.
That should come as no surprise. Thompson made tremendous strides between his rookie and sophomore seasons. His Box Plus/Minus (BPM) jumped from 1.8 to 4.1.
Will he continue to improve in his third year?
Rockets' Amen Thompson earmarked for major role
He should.
The Rockets made major moves this summer. Jalen Green is out, and Kevin Durant is in. To an extent, they'll look for Thompson to replicate some of what Green brought to the table.