Boston Celtics: 3 candidates for a breakout season in 2019-20

By Adam Taylor | Sep 1, 2019

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 10: Gordon Hayward #20 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics react against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on January 10, 2019 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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The Boston Celtics roster has undergone upheaval this summer, providing players fresh opportunity’s heading into the new season.

The off-season provides players with time for reflection to analyze their game to pinpoint areas in need of improvement. The Boston Celtics players are no different, lessons learned from last year are still fresh in the returning player’s minds while the new additions will be eager to impress.

Each year provides players an opportunity to showcase their improved games, earning larger roles in the rotation as a result. Sometimes these players are the usual suspects, like those who were displaying improvements throughout the previous year, teetering on the brink of taking the proverbial next step.

Sometimes, though, players emerge from obscurity. They become key pieces of the puzzle rather than end of the bench options. While not as common, the NBA has its fair share of Cinderella stories.

Every summer is filled with optimism from players, coaches and fans alike with the Celtics being no different. Here are three potential breakout candidates heading into the 2019-2020 NBA season for the men in green.

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