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NBA: 5 Players Experiencing A Mid-Career Renaissance

By Gerald Bourguet

Nov 23, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) makes a three point basket in the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) makes a three point basket in the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Through the first month of the 2016-17 NBA season, it’s time to take a look at five veteran players enjoying a mid-career renaissance.

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Nov 23, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) makes a three point basket in the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

Just over a month into the 2016-17 NBA season, there have been plenty of narratives to keep tabs on.

The Golden State Warriors have rapidly assembled into the juggernaut we thought they’d be, the Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs have made sure we didn’t forget about them in the West, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are reminding people that they’re still the defending champs.

At the bottom of the barrel, the Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards have vastly underwhelmed, while teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets are pretty much where we expected them to be.

In terms of the actual players, however, there’s been plenty to watch in the first few weeks of the season. From MVP candidates to new rookies to bench players to bargain contracts to players on bloated salaries, there’s been plenty to digest early on.

Today, our interest lies with the veteran players whose careers have been revitalized so far in 2016-17. Only time will tell if these hot starts hold up, but here are five players whose mid-career renaissances deserve more attention than they’ve been getting.