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Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson has helped keep his team a perfect 6-0 in the playoffs with his shooting and ability to break down opposing defenses off the dribble. There really ought not to be a debate about who the Magic's playoff MVP is to date, and you could make a decent case for him being the league's Most Improved Player in the postseason as well. Here's a quick look at how his stats have improved in the playoffs, and where he stands among his peers in these categories.
| Stat | Reg. Season (PG Rank, of 68) |
Postseason (PG Rank, of 29) |
|---|---|---|
| PPG | 12.6 (16th) | 22.3 (3rd) |
| True Shooting | 54.0% (25th) | 65.9% (1st) |
| Player Efficiency Rating | 15.55 (27th) | 28.34 (1st) |
| TO Rate | 11.1 (34th) | 6.4 (4th) |
| Estimated Wins Added | 4.2 (27th) | 1.8 (2nd) |
| Usage | 22.0 (23rd) | 24.2 (7th) |
That sort of uptick in production, especially after an iffy regular season? Crazy. CrazyNuts, even.