Every NBA season is an opportunity, and a handful of players always seize it and turn it into their introduction to the basketball world.
The arrival of an up-and-comer changes his future forever. Last season, Klay Thompson transformed from the other Splash Brother into a full-fledged All-Star. Jimmy Butler blossomed from a defensive stopper into a two-way terror and max-contract recipient.
Breakout seasons are among sports' greatest gifts. They can be game-changers for the players and their franchises.
They're also often unpredictable, though there are a few common elements that link them together. These are young players in systems that accentuate their abilities, all of whom enter the upcoming campaign in a favorable situation because of the complementary talent around them or lack thereof.
We have uncovered the top candidates for our all-breakout team, featuring two guards, two forwards and one center. Each of these players has hinted at bigger and better things before, and all of them have a great chance to improve both their statistics and league-wide stature over the coming months.
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