My Top 5 NBA Breakout Candidates

[rlptp]

I think Jabari Smith Jr will breakout this season, he had a stellar performance in the summer league and is showing great potential as a 3 and d player

[IcyFierce]

Wouldn't be surprised if Ja broke out. He'd definitely need some help, though.

[dkdaiya]

If Cade makes the leap, I think the pistons are making the play in

[bkelly]

My breakout candidates are
All-Star level
Desmond Bane
Tyrese Maxey
Jalen Williams
Franz Wagner

Big Leap
Keegan Murray
Jonathan Kuminga
Coby White
Jabari Smith Jr
Jalen Johnson
Tari Eason
Cam Thomas
Jaden Springer
Peyton Watson
Payton Pritchard

[saubergt]

I already mentioned Walker Kessler as my DPOY favorite in an earlier comment, as a Jazz fan my other breakout candidate for Utah is Ochai Agbaji. He has a solid jumpshot, a great mentor in Jordan Clarkson, and showed flashes of a nice oggensive combo guard as a rookie. If he can stay healthy he should be a good player for a long time. I think he gets extended playing time this season and may even have a chance to start.

[jerseycollectorjon]

Jalen Johnson for the Hawks is gonna breakout for sure with his passing and improved shooting I think he can get the MIP this year as well

[Frostliteee]

A guy for me is David Roddy for the Grizzlies, He’s finnally getting minutes this year and when he got minutes last year he was super effective for the Grizzlies.

[trace]

I think we might be a niche play-in team this year, but with the edition of Wemby, I believe Devin Vassell will potentially have a break-out season, now that Wemby will probably get doubled a lot, it leaves a lot of potential for him to get open and maybe even throw a few lobs to Wemby and Zach Collins

[Dambruh]

Thank you Andrew for a REAL breakout prediction! I’m tired of seeing people saying “Oh Ant and Maxey and Franz! Watch out they’re gonna breakout” Like all of those guys already broke out onto the scene! This is a much better list!

[oskarnogalski]

Kuminga is looking like Kerr is about to give him minutes

[lydiasorensen]

I am so glad someone mentioned peyton Watson he is incredible at defense and he has upside on offense go nuggs!!

[Douglasp]

Shaedon sharpe especially with dame gone

[hornetsaregood]

Finally Mark getting some recognition 💯

[tamasoda]

Hold up Jalen Williams had almost 50/40/90 for part of the season AS A ROOKIE???? Man if he keeps that up at all he will be an all star

[judahcheese]

Would you consider Mobley on this list?

[anthonyizquierdo]

J Dub is for real!!!! Dude is going to be a problem for opposing teams. I think he’s a sneaky contender to lead the league in steals as well.

[edraelsolas]

I have huge trust on both Peyton Watson and Christian Braun. I hope Peyton can fill Bruce Brown's role and contribution this season. Lezz go Nuggets!

[evimal]

Jonathan kuminga will definitely have a break out season especially with lobs from cp3

[overratedname]

I’d say anfernee simons, cause with no dame he’ll be cooking 🧑‍🍳

[Atomickng]

Could give anyone who did “bad” on the lakers team a go too. Maybe a little D’Lo, Reaves, Rui, Vando, etc.