Which young player will break out this season?

[Somebody]

All good suggestions.  I throw Porzingis out there.  I just think being away from New York with Doncic is going to do him wonders.  Yes, he's a career 17.8 ppg scorer but seemed 'hidden' in the NYK mess with Melo etc.

Speaking of the Zinger, he had a Giannis type of transformation this offseason. He looks like a legitimate C out there who can bang with anyone save for the largest of giants like Embiid while still being quick enough to guard PFs. I sure hope that Tatum can join whatever weight program Porzingis and Giannis are in lol, he'd be a monster if he got to around 240 pounds (not even that unthinkable, guys like PG and Kawhi are close to 235 with the former having a relatively thin frame and Kawhi being inhumanly strong at that weight).

[celticsclay]

I will go with one of the Atlanta youth. Either Collins or Young.

Oh I like Young. Had forgotten about him, he looked really good in second half.

[celticsclay]

All good suggestions.  I throw Porzingis out there.  I just think being away from New York with Doncic is going to do him wonders.  Yes, he's a career 17.8 ppg scorer but seemed 'hidden' in the NYK mess with Melo etc.

Speaking of the Zinger, he had a Giannis type of transformation this offseason. He looks like a legitimate C out there who can bang with anyone save for the largest of giants like Embiid while still being quick enough to guard PFs. I sure hope that Tatum can join whatever weight program Porzingis and Giannis are in lol, he'd be a monster if he got to around 240 pounds (not even that unthinkable, guys like PG and Kawhi are close to 235 with the former having a relatively thin frame and Kawhi being inhumanly strong at that weight).

They were talking about his transformation on the NBA ringer podcast also, that he is in a lot better shape now. I believe he had the reputation of something of a partier while in New York, so perhaps there is less of that happening in Dallas?

[Somebody]

All good suggestions.  I throw Porzingis out there.  I just think being away from New York with Doncic is going to do him wonders.  Yes, he's a career 17.8 ppg scorer but seemed 'hidden' in the NYK mess with Melo etc.

Speaking of the Zinger, he had a Giannis type of transformation this offseason. He looks like a legitimate C out there who can bang with anyone save for the largest of giants like Embiid while still being quick enough to guard PFs. I sure hope that Tatum can join whatever weight program Porzingis and Giannis are in lol, he'd be a monster if he got to around 240 pounds (not even that unthinkable, guys like PG and Kawhi are close to 235 with the former having a relatively thin frame and Kawhi being inhumanly strong at that weight).

They were talking about his transformation on the NBA ringer podcast also, that he is in a lot better shape now. I believe he had the reputation of something of a partier while in New York, so perhaps there is less of that happening in Dallas?

I think it's him finally having the time to work on his body after the injury (no international competitions or distractions). Hope Tatum gets on his weight programme lol.

[bdm860]

I'm really interested to see what, if anything, happens with Michael Porter, Jr. in Denver.  Some had him as the #1 pick last year before injuries.  Supposedly completely healthy.  Some think he's capable of giving Zion a run for his money as ROY (if he wasn't on a loaded team). 

Unique situation on a team looking to contend, that has a ton of bodies at his position.  I'm expecting he'll be brought along slowly, maybe 15mpg-20mpg off the bench to start the season, but somebody will likely go down with an injury at some point, and he'll get the chance to step up and shine.

May end up as a 6MOY candidate. May have a coming out party in the playoffs.

Really interested to see how he does this year.

[Tr1boy]

Edwards and Grant Williams

[Moranis]

I think Fultz will be a legitimate rotation player this year and has a chance to really play well.  he hasn't looked bad statistically in their 2 preseason games (aside from the turnovers and his 0-3 from 3).  Seems like he could be a good assist generator and appears to have + rebounding skills.  And he can really put the ball in the hole when he gets his drive going.

[indeedproceed]

Big believer in Wendell Carter. Zach Collins in Portland. Willie Caulie-Stien in Golden State is a guy to watch, although I don't know if he's a "Young Player".

If Marvin Bagely Jr wasn't in Sacramento, Harry Giles would be a guy I'd be really excited about. Surprised more teams aren't after him.

[celticsclay]

I think Fultz will be a legitimate rotation player this year and has a chance to really play well.  he hasn't looked bad statistically in their 2 preseason games (aside from the turnovers and his 0-3 from 3).  Seems like he could be a good assist generator and appears to have + rebounding skills.  And he can really put the ball in the hole when he gets his drive going.

Have any of his shots been jumpers? I have been wanting to see him play but haven't found any of his games on TV yet. It would be cool if he looked good and lived up to the promise. Orlando could certainly use a few breaks.

[dannyboy35]

I’m sure I’m repeating what others have said but I’ve been a sole Lonzo guy since before he was drafted. I still think he’s s future star.
  I think Rozier will bust out. Pat consughton is my pick to start for the Bucks. I think Jaren Jackson jr will make a leap and and Morant challenge for ROY and Deandre Ayton  to start looking like a star. I’m also pulling for Jahil Okafor to be a solid consistent rotation guy.

[Surferdad]

I’m sure I’m repeating what others have said but I’ve been a sole Lonzo guy since before he was drafted. I still think he’s s future star.
  I think Rozier will bust out. Pat consughton is my pick to start for the Bucks. I think Jaren Jackson jr will make a leap and and Morant challenge for ROY and Deandre Ayton  to start looking like a star. I’m also pulling for Jahil Okafor to be a solid consistent rotation guy.

Yup, it's the impact of opportunity.  Lonzo, Rozier, JJJ, Morant, Ayton all expected to play major roles on their respective teams.

[TheSundanceKid]

Jonathan Isaac is the one that stands out to me. Could also see someone like Dennis Smith Jr having a good year