With all of the talent in the two divisions of the MBA, it is very difficult to single out only one player from each team that is the Most Improved Player (MIP) or the Most Outstanding Player (MOP). The Most Improved Player is the one person that shows the most progress during the course of the season regardless of skill level. The Most Outstanding Player is not necessarily the player who scores the most points. Instead, this player must be strong on offense and defense, have team spirit, and be a leader both on and off the court.