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 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Andre Miller (24) defends against Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

9.) Emmanuel Mudiay, Denver Nuggets

The 7th overall pick in last’s years draft had somewhat of a decent season, but never really “blew up” like people thought he would in his rookie season. But at just 20 years old, Mudiay is just beginning his career.

Now Mudiay comes into another season under Michael Malone where he will have the reigns again of a young Denver team coming into their own. Not only will the weapons around Mudiay be back healthy and a year older, but Denver went out on draft night a drafted a new perfect compliment to Mudiay in the backcourt.

Drafting Jamal Murray gives Mudiay a backcourt mate that is deadly from behind the arc, something that Mudiay lacks. Mudiay’s athleticism and ability to get to the rim will fit nicely with the sharpshooting Murray.

With the pieces around him and his rookie season under his belt, Mudiay could have a breakout season.

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