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 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles past Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Suns 103-90. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

3.) Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns

Coming out of Kentucky, everyone knew Booker could shoot the ball and that was about it. Now, he could be the next coming of Klay Thompson.

Coming into Phoenix behind Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight, playing time looked to be scarce until both of the veterans went down with injuries. Then Booker took advantage of the opportunity.

Booker went on to become the 4th youngest player ever to reach 1,000 points behind LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Durant. Pretty elite company for the 19-year old.

Knight and Bledsoe are back, but Booker isn’t going anywhere as he looks to be the starting small forward until Phoenix decides to unload one of their veteran guards. Even though he kind of “broke out” last year, Booker could have an even bigger breakout season this year.

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