""I'm glad I love this game so much. I don't know where I'd be without it. Glad that I had people who believed in me when I didn't, and when they say it takes a village, I used every single person in mine.""
""When you're Shai's cousin, a lot of times you get referred to as Shai's cousin. Being recognized for being Nickeil Alexander-Walker feels great.""
""The 251 3-pointers, 277 free throws made, 40 percent clip from 3-point range and 90 percent clip from the foul line all were his best.""
""Playing free Daniels, one year removed from winning the award after leading the league in steals, said it's more proof that the Hawks are elite in player development.""
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was named the NBA's most improved player, becoming the second Hawks player to win the award in two years. He achieved a career-best 20.8 points per game, shot 46 percent, and averaged more assists, rebounds, and steals than ever before. His increased performance was supported by more playing time, logging 2,603 minutes this season. Alexander-Walker transitioned from sixth man to starter after Trae Young's injury and a trade. His family connection to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander adds to his recognition in the league.
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