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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May 5, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) works on his shot prior to playing Toronto Raptors in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

8.) Justise Winslow, Miami Heat

Most people considered him the steal of the draft whenever he fell to the 10th spot in Miami, but Winslow was just another player on the court last season in Miami.

Battling for minutes with Dwyane Wade, Joe Johnson, and Luol Deng on the wing, Winslow found himself logging major minutes in the front court last year.

Now, all three veteran wings are gone and the starting small forward spot is all Winslow’s.

With Miami hoping to get Chris Bosh back and Hassan Whiteside in the middle, Winslow has carved out his spot as the starting three and a prime role in the offense.

With the veterans on the move, Winslow could have a breakout season.

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