NBA: 10 Players Making The Leap In 2015-16

We’re only a few weeks into the 2015-16 NBA season, but the basketball-watching populace has already been thrilled by big-time performances left and right. From Stephen Curry‘s blistering hot start, to Kevin Durant returning with zero signs of regression, to the surprisingly impressive rookie class, pretty much every fan base in the NBA has had something exciting to enjoy.

But with every year that passes, another crop of former star players moves closer and closer to being replaced by the younger generation. We’re seeing it with Kobe Bryant‘s depressing decline, but on a more encouraging note, we’re seeing it because there are so many talented players on the rise in this league.

The question is, which ones have the most promising future? And, more importantly, which ones are the closest to making it a reality in 2015-16?

The NBA is a league littered with star players, but here’s a look at 10 good players who are making strides toward becoming great — and in some cases, potentially elite. Since rookies have only been in the league for a few games, they were excluded from this list. Without further ado, here are 10 players who have caught our attention as they attempt to make “the leap.”

Honorable Mentions: Marcus Morris, Julius Randle, Langston Galloway, Festus Ezeli, Clint Capela

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