Top 20 Most Improved NBA Players This Year

16. Rodney McGruder

Rodney McGruder has broken out in a big way for the Miami Heat and is playing over 30 minutes per game for the first time in his career. McGruder averaged less than an assist and less than two rebounds per game last year but is now averaging three assists and nearly five rebounds per game. McGruder has also improved as a free throw shooter, shooting nearly 75% from the line after only shooting 50% last season. Finally his scoring average has nearly doubled, as he is averaging 11.4 points per game.