The 23-year-old guard averaged career highs in points (25.9), rebounds (3.7), and assists (6.2) this season.
Tyrese Maxey scored 35 points in the Sixers' Game 2 loss to the Knicks on Monday. The All-Star point guard was named the NBA's Most Improved Player on Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls point guard Coby White was second with 305 points and 32 first-place votes. Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün was third with 92points and six first-place votes.
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