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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Jun 16, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) warms up before game six of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

4.) Harrison Barnes, Dallas Mavericks

Whether you like it or not, Harrison Barnes is a max player in Dallas, Texas.

As a result of Kevin Durant choosing the Golden State Warriors, Golden State had to renounce the rights to Harrison Barnes and make him an unrestricted free agent. Now the young small forward gets out of the shadows in Golden State and heads to a Dallas team in need of a new cornerstone.

But there is an unknown factor to Barnes kind of similar to James Harden when he played in OKC behind Westbrook and Durant. What kind of player can Barnes be with the ball in his hands more? Can he be an all-star outside of the stacked Golden State team?

Barnes will step in right away and be a focus of the offense. Although he will have his struggles adjusting to his new role, he will have every opportunity to turn into something great.

With the new scenery and increased role in Dallas, Barnes could have a breakout season.

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