Top 20 Most Improved NBA Players This Year

3. Josh Richardson

The Heat were hesitant to include Josh Richardson in a potential trade package for Jimmy Butler this offseason as they wanted to continue his development. Richardson has proven the Heat right to gamble on the fourth-year player, as he is putting together a career-year. Richardson has emerged as the Heat’s top scorer this season, averaging nearly 20 points per game and he continues to provide excellent defense on the other end of the floor.