Coming into the season, many were predicting that OKC Thunder big man Chet Holmgren would find himself thrust into the conversation of Most Improved Player come campaign's end.
Considering he is now nearly a year removed from his right iliac wing fracture and spent the entire summer exciting fans and pundits alike with his aggressive training regimen, the writing appeared to be on the wall regarding his candidacy for the award.
Now, halfway through the first month of action, it would seem the hype surrounding Holmgren has been more than warranted, as he's producing at career rates with averages of 23.