Break out players in 2015-16

 I also think that Exum could break out. He’s already bulking up and has been working really hard this offseason. I think that he could be a breakout player this next season. Not necessarily All-Star caliber type (yet), but I think he will definitely do better than last year.

His biggest problem last year was that he wasn’t… confident enough to drive to the rim and shoot a contested shot. Now that he’s had a year under his belt and like said above, he’s bulking up. He’ll be able to muscle his way inside and get a shot off. Now he’ll be able to actually do it instead of jump into someone and bounce back.

 I also think that Exum could break out. He’s already bulking up and has been working really hard this offseason. I think that he could be a breakout player this next season. Not necessarily All-Star caliber type (yet), but I think he will definitely do better than last year.

His biggest problem last year was that he wasn’t… confident enough to drive to the rim and shoot a contested shot. Now that he’s had a year under his belt and like said above, he’s bulking up. He’ll be able to muscle his way inside and get a shot off. Now he’ll be able to actually do it instead of jump into someone and bounce back.

 I like a lot of your predictions, except for Sullinger. Also add Brandon Knight to that list had a very good year in Milwaukee and Phoenix. Actually Milwaukee got worse after trading Knight, he’s going to be a very good player.

Anyways, I’ll avoid repeating any of the names you mentioned even though I agree just be unique.

Alec Burks: really been a big fan of his, has good handles and can get to the bucket. I think this is where he puts it together.

Jordan Adams: a year under his belt, should start to get a crack at the rotation and will give a much needed shooting and scoring boost for the Griz.

Terrance Jones: has been improved every season, and if all goes right, could be a borderline all star.

CJ McCullom: Will be starting full time now, and played well in the playoffs. Will be a good scorer.

Tyler Zeller: here’s your big for your C’s. Watching Boston this playoff, thought he was the most consistent big in the team, should get more minutes.

 I like a lot of your predictions, except for Sullinger. Also add Brandon Knight to that list had a very good year in Milwaukee and Phoenix. Actually Milwaukee got worse after trading Knight, he’s going to be a very good player.

Anyways, I’ll avoid repeating any of the names you mentioned even though I agree just be unique.

Alec Burks: really been a big fan of his, has good handles and can get to the bucket. I think this is where he puts it together.

Jordan Adams: a year under his belt, should start to get a crack at the rotation and will give a much needed shooting and scoring boost for the Griz.

Terrance Jones: has been improved every season, and if all goes right, could be a borderline all star.

CJ McCullom: Will be starting full time now, and played well in the playoffs. Will be a good scorer.

Tyler Zeller: here’s your big for your C’s. Watching Boston this playoff, thought he was the most consistent big in the team, should get more minutes.

Bradley Beal: is this the year he stays healthy and becomes the elite SG I think he can be.  He reminds me of a cross between D Wade and Ray Allen. 

Joel Embiid:  I thought he was so dominant at Kansas, and I really want to see how he plays against the big boys.

Jabari Parker:  The guy was looking great, then he got hurt.  I see a break-out year for him.  I’ll say it, I’m excited to whatch the Bucks!

As a Wolves fan, I can’t wait to see how good Wiggin’s and LaVine will be!

Bradley Beal: is this the year he stays healthy and becomes the elite SG I think he can be.  He reminds me of a cross between D Wade and Ray Allen. 

Joel Embiid:  I thought he was so dominant at Kansas, and I really want to see how he plays against the big boys.

Jabari Parker:  The guy was looking great, then he got hurt.  I see a break-out year for him.  I’ll say it, I’m excited to whatch the Bucks!

As a Wolves fan, I can’t wait to see how good Wiggin’s and LaVine will be!

trying not to list any names already mentioned..

1.rodney hood ,i said after the draft that teams will regret passing him up…

2.dennis schroeder…if he can make perimeter shots consistently he’ll be a star….

3.mitch mcgary..

4.bruno caboclo…

trying not to list any names already mentioned..

1.rodney hood ,i said after the draft that teams will regret passing him up…

2.dennis schroeder…if he can make perimeter shots consistently he’ll be a star….

3.mitch mcgary..

4.bruno caboclo…

2014-2015 Predictions

• C – Robin Lopez
• PF – Mason Plumlee
• SF – Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
• SG – Tony Wroten 
• PG – Brandon Knight

2015-2016 Predictions

• C – Meyers Leonard
• PF – Patrick Patterson
• SF – Otto Porter Jr.
• SG – Will Barton
• PG – Zach LaVine

2014-2015 Predictions

• C – Robin Lopez
• PF – Mason Plumlee
• SF – Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
• SG – Tony Wroten 
• PG – Brandon Knight

2015-2016 Predictions

• C – Meyers Leonard
• PF – Patrick Patterson
• SF – Otto Porter Jr.
• SG – Will Barton
• PG – Zach LaVine

I think Aaron Gordon could improve a lot by next year. He didn’t get too many minutes as a rookie but he is a hard worker that can refine his game and add strength this off season to be able to play both the 3 and the 4 in Orlando.

I agree with CJ McCollum as well…he came on hard in the playoffs and although their backcourt will be undersized it will be very dangerous scoring the ball.

I think Aaron Gordon could improve a lot by next year. He didn’t get too many minutes as a rookie but he is a hard worker that can refine his game and add strength this off season to be able to play both the 3 and the 4 in Orlando.

I agree with CJ McCollum as well…he came on hard in the playoffs and although their backcourt will be undersized it will be very dangerous scoring the ball.

 jordan adams, i watched him play real well fo rthem late last year on both ends and i think he takes vince carters minutes this year

 jordan adams, i watched him play real well fo rthem late last year on both ends and i think he takes vince carters minutes this year

Dennis Schroeder for sure.

Ilyasova I could see putting up 17/7 in his new surroundings

Dennis Schroeder for sure.

Ilyasova I could see putting up 17/7 in his new surroundings

 I really want to say Andre Drummond. He’s going to be the clear top rebounder assuming Monroe is gone and he’s going to get the majority of the teams post touches and/or lobs with the 4 out 1 in offense Detroit will go for. I think 15-14-2blks is a realistic statline for him. Id bet him to be an All Star

 I really want to say Andre Drummond. He’s going to be the clear top rebounder assuming Monroe is gone and he’s going to get the majority of the teams post touches and/or lobs with the 4 out 1 in offense Detroit will go for. I think 15-14-2blks is a realistic statline for him. Id bet him to be an All Star

I think Alec Burk is going to have a great year.  he fits in so well with the Direction that the Jazz are headed

I think Alec Burk is going to have a great year.  he fits in so well with the Direction that the Jazz are headed

 CJ McCollum will see a bump in usage if Matthews and Aldridge leave. Even if they stay he should continue to progress and be more productive.

I believe the Plumlee/Lopez tandem will breakup this year. If Lopez stays Plumlee should be on the move to somewhere he can get decent playing time.

Hassan Whiteside is missing from your list. Even with him breaking out this year I feel he has a lot more to offer. Year 2 with Miami should be big.

Otto Porter played great in the playoffs and with Pierce likely on his way out Porters role should increase and we will likely see the potential Washington was hoping for when they drafted him.

Alex Len will likely start and get consistent minutes for the Suns. Rumours have them drafting a big yet I think they may want to grab a wing to replace Gerald Green who is on his way out.

Elfrid Payton started shooting the jump shot towards the end of the season. If he really dials in and corrects his jumper his game would open up in so many ways and he could end up a top 10 pick.

That’s all I’ve got for now.

 CJ McCollum will see a bump in usage if Matthews and Aldridge leave. Even if they stay he should continue to progress and be more productive.

I believe the Plumlee/Lopez tandem will breakup this year. If Lopez stays Plumlee should be on the move to somewhere he can get decent playing time.

Hassan Whiteside is missing from your list. Even with him breaking out this year I feel he has a lot more to offer. Year 2 with Miami should be big.

Otto Porter played great in the playoffs and with Pierce likely on his way out Porters role should increase and we will likely see the potential Washington was hoping for when they drafted him.

Alex Len will likely start and get consistent minutes for the Suns. Rumours have them drafting a big yet I think they may want to grab a wing to replace Gerald Green who is on his way out.

Elfrid Payton started shooting the jump shot towards the end of the season. If he really dials in and corrects his jumper his game would open up in so many ways and he could end up a top 10 pick.

That’s all I’ve got for now.

KCP – Call me crazy but I think KCP finally puts it together for the Pistons this year. He has improved each year and if he can take a similar jump and improve his efficiency he should see a modest increase in his production. 

Dougie McBuckets – With Thibs out of town, hopefully Dougie gets a chance to impress. Was very high on him last year and nothings changed. 

KCP – Call me crazy but I think KCP finally puts it together for the Pistons this year. He has improved each year and if he can take a similar jump and improve his efficiency he should see a modest increase in his production. 

Dougie McBuckets – With Thibs out of town, hopefully Dougie gets a chance to impress. Was very high on him last year and nothings changed. 

Exum – Doesn’t play all-star level play, but gets a lot better than last year.

Hayward – Jazz will be a good team, he will do even better than last year, and will get media attention.

Elfrid Payton

McCollum – Could always score, just needed the confidence.

Hopefully Stauskas can be more impressive than he was last year. Really like him as a player.

Exum – Doesn’t play all-star level play, but gets a lot better than last year.

Hayward – Jazz will be a good team, he will do even better than last year, and will get media attention.

Elfrid Payton

McCollum – Could always score, just needed the confidence.

Hopefully Stauskas can be more impressive than he was last year. Really like him as a player.

Dennis Schroeder: Whether he starts or is 6th Man

Alex Len: more minutes will help his production

C.J McCollum: whether he starts or is 6th Man (my dark horse 6th man candidate)

Meyer Leonard: whether he starts or is first big off the bench

Jusuf Nurkic; more minutes will help his production

Bradley Beal; the playoffs showed us some more that we hadn’t really seen.

Otto Porter: the playoff gave us a taste

Will Barton: gave us glimpes

Alec Burks: Will be back and imo better than before 

Dennis Schroeder: Whether he starts or is 6th Man

Alex Len: more minutes will help his production

C.J McCollum: whether he starts or is 6th Man (my dark horse 6th man candidate)

Meyer Leonard: whether he starts or is first big off the bench

Jusuf Nurkic; more minutes will help his production

Bradley Beal; the playoffs showed us some more that we hadn’t really seen.

Otto Porter: the playoff gave us a taste

Will Barton: gave us glimpes

Alec Burks: Will be back and imo better than before 

 McGreener,you basically think the top 10 of the 2013 will break out(which I agree with ).

I see the Orlando Magic going to compete for a playoffs spot,with huge improvements from Oladipo,Gordon,Fournier and Payton(who will break out)

-Giannis Antetokounmpo

-Clint Capela ella eh eh eh *Rihanna voice*

 McGreener,you basically think the top 10 of the 2013 will break out(which I agree with ).

I see the Orlando Magic going to compete for a playoffs spot,with huge improvements from Oladipo,Gordon,Fournier and Payton(who will break out)

-Giannis Antetokounmpo

-Clint Capela ella eh eh eh *Rihanna voice*

Aaron Gordon most definitely. I think Marcus Smart and Exum play extremely well too. A lot of rookies who struggled/were injured I think could finally show their potential in general.

Aaron Gordon most definitely. I think Marcus Smart and Exum play extremely well too. A lot of rookies who struggled/were injured I think could finally show their potential in general.