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 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) shoots against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the third quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

6.) Dennis Schroder, Atlanta Hawks

After much speculation last season surrounding their two point guards, Atlanta decided to ship Jeff Teague to Indiana and give the reigns to the youngster in Dennis Schroder.

After being drafted with the 17th pick three years ago, Schroder sat behind Teague for the past couple of years learning what it means to play point guard at the NBA level and being casually compared to Rajon Rondo.

Now, Schroder comes off a season where he averaged 20 minutes a game to going into training camp as the unquestioned starting point guard and almost a lock for at least 30 minutes a night.

He gets one of the best pick-and-roll big men in the game in Dwight Howard and still has Paul Millsap and Kent Bazemore in the starting unit beside him.

At just 22-years old and Teague out-of-the-way, Schroder could have a breakout season.

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