2005 Most Improved Player

At this time last year Bobby Simmons was averaging around 7.8 points, 1.7 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game. This year he has been named the most improved player with averages of 16.4 points, 2.7 assists, and 5.9 rebounds a game. He has also become the first Clipper, and the first player with NBDL experience to receive the honour.

Bobby plays the game with toughness,” said TNT analyst Doug Collins. “He plays hard. He gives you his best effort all the time. He’s smart. He shoots the ball well and he’s an all-around player.

Simmons received a total of 384 points, including 59 first-pace votes, from a panel of 123 sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. Miami’s Dwyane Wade finished second with 129 points (15 first-place votes) followed by Detroit’s Tayshaun Prince with 107 points (14 first-place votes). Players were awarded five points for each first-place vote, three points for each second-place vote and one point for each third place vote received. #