Four to Watch For: Picks for Most Improved Player in the NBA

Chris Duhon (G - New York Knicks) It's a new day in the Big Apple. The painful and often bizarre reign of Isiah Thomas has officially come to a conclusion this offseason, and it appears that Stephon Marbury's run as the team's number-one point guard will also soon be in the history books. Marbury steadily grew out of favor with the Knicks franchise, their fans, and the rabid New York media over the last few seasons, and with the team looking to head in a completely new direction, the prized acquisition of the Thomas' tenure is likely not in the team's plans. Chris Duhon is one of the players looking to capitalize on the sudden influx of minutes in the New York backcourt. Signed during the offseason, the Duke product should quickly endear himself to Coach Mike D'Antoni and the Knickerbocker faithful with his unselfishness, hustle, and winning attitude. Basically, he's the anti-Marbury. I'm not predicting a Steve Nash-esque rise to the top of the MVP standings now that Duhon has ... (link)