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abr 25 2026ATLANTA. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been named the Kia NBA Most Improved Player for 2025-26, an award recognizing the player who has shown the most growth from one season to the next in the league.
The Atlanta Hawks wing has delivered a spectacular evolution this season. He went from averaging 9.4 points per game in the 2024-25 season to posting 20.8 in 2025-26, a jump of 11.4 points that reflects his increased role within the team.
It's not just about the numbers. Alexander-Walker has become a key piece for Atlanta, stepping up in responsibility, consistency, and impact on both ends of the floor.
His improvement also carries historical significance: he is only the fifth player in the last 35 years to increase his scoring average by at least 11 points from one season to the next.
With this award, Alexander-Walker caps off the best season of his career and confirms that he is no longer a secondary prospect, but an established reality in the NBA.
