New Opportunity, New Star? Ten NBA Players Who Could Breakout

By Isaac Harris

Jul 21, 2016

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) celebrates after making a three-point basket during the third quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Clint Capela (15) gets a rebound away from Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kyle Singler (5) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. The Rockets won 118-110. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

10.) Clint Capela, Houston Rockets

For the past couple of years, it has been Dwight Howard anchoring the middle in Houston, but now its Clint Capela’s job to lose.

The third year center out of Switzerland backed up Howard last season where he provided a solid combination of athleticism and shot blocking ability off the bench. He finished the season averaging seven points, six rebounds, and just over a block a game on just 19 minutes a night.

Still just 22-years old, it’s Capela’s job to lose as the starting center in Houston this year. Although raw on the offensive end, Capela’s athleticism should bode well in D’Antoni’s fast paced system.

Now, with Howard out-of-the-way, Capela could have a breakout season.

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