One player from all 30 NBA teams who can break out and become a star this season
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The NBA season is upon us once again, and it figures to be an interesting one.
While this offseason saw insane movement among star players, this NBA season should be equally as interesting for the number of exciting young players that look poised to break out.
We went through each roster to find a potential breakout player for all 30 teams. When possible, we tried to avoid choosing rookies, but on some occasions, a promising rookie was the clearest choice.
Take a look at the players who could become stars this year.
Atlanta Hawks: John Collins, PF
Experience: Rookie
One thing to know: Collins excelled at Summer League, showing off athleticism and a knack for finishing around the basket. With the departure of Paul Millsap in the offseason, he should be able to soak up many of the minutes and delight fans with highlight-reel plays.
Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum, F
Experience: Rookie
One thing to know: Tatum has already impressed people around the Celtics with his ability to pick up schemes and plays. He appears to already be an NBA-ready scorer, and Celtics president Danny Ainge said he liked Tatum enough that he would have taken him No. 1 in the draft.
Brooklyn Nets: D'Angelo Russell, G
Experience: 3rd season
One thing to know: Russell's growth in LA stalled out, and with the team all but locked in on Lonzo Ball, he got shipped off to Brooklyn. Now he'll get a chance to both play on the ball and off of it next to Jeremy Lin and his crafty playmaking and shooting could make him a foundational piece for a growing Nets team.
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