Three weeks into the NBA season and we’re beginning to see a new wave of talent take over. See which bigs are ready for a breakout 2016-17 season.
The NBA season is off to a fast start. Three weeks in, the big men have shown they’re ready to take their league back. In the shot-happy NBA, the bigs have become a forgotten piece, with some having to add another dimension to their game for playing time.
Versatility is key for this breakout list, as players have to show their ability to adapt to a quicker paced game. Some bigs are shooting better than 50 percent from three, while others are looking to raise their assist numbers and contribute.
But that’s the key: Knowing what you do well and producing on the floor to help the team win.
Karl-Anthony Towns looks well developed in just his second season. He’s second in scoring in the NBA among centers. Joel Embiid ranks fourth and Myles Turner is eighth. The youth movement in the NBA is coming on strong and the bigs round out the list of breakout players this season.
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As teams look to contend with the assumed No. 1s in Golden State in the West and Cleveland in the East, check out this list to see which players are prime for a breakout year through three weeks of the NBA season.
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