Predicting every NBA team's breakout player for 2024-25 season

San Antonio Spurs - Stephon Castle

The fourth pick in this past draft, Stephon Castle comes to San Antonio eager to join forces with star Victor Wembanyama and elevate this team back to contention. In addition to playing next to the next big thing in the NBA, Castle will also get to learn from one of the savviest point guards of all time in Chris Paul, which should be great for the 19-year-old's development at the position.

Castle comes into the NBA equipped with a strong presence defensivley. Right away, he should make a name for himself on that side of things with his frame and instincts. The primary question is how he will look offensively, especially with all of the other talented pieces around him. If he finds a groove on that end while playing stout defense, the Spurs may have their future franchise point guard.

Toronto Raptors - Gradey Dick

After an up-and-down rookie year, former 13th overall pick Gradey Dick is looking to burst onto the scene with the Toronto Raptors this season. With so much roster turnover over the past year, things were always changing for Dick as a rookie, but in year two, the wing has a chance to cement his spot in this rotation as the franchise's starting shooting guard.

With Gary Trent Jr. departing Toronto in free agency to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, there is a clear need for shooting on this team. Perimeter shooting is one of Dick's greatest attributes, so they need him to take a leap in that regard to fill Trent's shoes. He should see an increase in minutes compared to the 21.2 per game he played as a rookie, and his production should follow.