Washington Wizards 2014-2015 Season Review: Regular Season Player Awards

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Most Improved Player

For the most part, the Washington Wizards kept their core group of players together from this past season. I expected Bradley Beal and Otto Porter (at least they’re improved in the playoffs) to make a leap during the regular season, but unfortunately, neither one of them did. Porter probably would’ve if he got playing time, but I digress.

Instead of giving John Wall every single award (even though he’s deserving), I decided to take an unconventional route.

I rarely give Grunfeld any credit, but again, it’s due.

After trading our beloved Andre Miller to the Sacramento Kings, most of the fan-base was furious. I mean, Miller was one of the most consistent reserves on the team, and Grunfeld failed to acquire an upgrade before the trade deadline. Instead, he acquired Ramon Sessions, who fell out of the rotation in Sacramento.

Washington wanted someone who could play with pace off the bench and Sessions was supposed to provide that spark.

Sessions averaged just slightly over 5 points per game in Sacramento while shooting a putrid 34 percent from the field. Those stats resembled Eric Maynor’s and just thinking about it makes me sick.

Honestly, I didn’t have much hope in the move.

Thankfully, Razor Ramon proved me wrong.

He played like a mini-John Wall off the bench, giving Washington the speedy point guard they desperately needed. Sessions attacked the basket, something every Wizard seemed reluctant to do during the regular season, and got to the free throw line consistently. He also upped his 3-point percentage from 21 percent in Sacramento to nearly 41 percent in Washington.

Sessions is under contract next season, so for now, the Washington Wizards seem to have found their backup point guard. He’s also surprisingly been solid alongside Wall in spurts, allowing Wittman to play more small-ball going forward.

Winner: Ramon Sessions

Next: Most Valuable Player