Re: Breakout players in '07-08 Call me biased but I'm going to say Rudy Gay has a chance. Iavaroni is running an up-tempo offense and that's the kind of offense Rudy Gay could be very successful in. He will most likely get more playing time and can run the floor and show off his atheticism. He also has a nice jumper and will have more chances to show it next season. 15 points a game isn't out of the question for Rudy IMO, and if he could come up with that, it would be big for the Grizzlies.
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 My choice is Louis Williams of the 76'ers. He's been one of my favorite players ever since he came out of Gwinnett HS and I still look for him to become a great player in this league. With Iverson gone and with the 76'ers looking to rebuild, Miller will not stick around forever and I really think this kid will work on his game this summer and come back next summer looking to take over the starting PG spot in the 76'ers young lineup.He played extended minutes down the stretch last season and Nobody ever noticed how well he played the final month in Philly. He is very quick with great court vision who draws contact and gets to the free throw line at will. He's got so much potential and he's only 20, he was the steal of the draft in '04 and he's ready to breakout and take his game to the next level. Another player to keep in mind is Rashad McCants. McCants came off microfracture knee surgery the same injury (the same injury Kidd, Randolph, and Amare underwent and the same injury that ruined the careers of Kittles, Mashburn, and Penny Hardaway.) Everyone seems to forget that McCants led UNC in scoring and to a National Championship and that he still has the potential left in the world. He showed signs of stardom late last season and if he can continue to recover from his knee surgery, he still has the talent to breakout and become an all-star in this league. Just take a look at a couple of his best moments...McCants dunk on Camby (DPOY) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQwS6SJED40Jordan like up and under - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaPanT7ZGBo
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 Adam Morrison - He will definitely improve this offseason. Ronny Brewer - Sloan will let him play next season. JJ Redick - Will come in fresh, will have a rotational role. -------------------- Rashad McCants is a nice player, but to say he could be an all-star and that he has all the potential in the world is going overboard...
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pacers fan forever @ Jun 26 2007, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>What about Randy Foye? If he gets some minutes he will be very good</div>Agreed. With Mike James gone, I think he'll have a breakout year.Other young players I can think of:Amir JohnsonDorell Wright (this guy has a ton of talent on both ends)Travis Outlaw (I think he could finally breakout)Andray BlatcheAndrew BynumDamien Wilkins (if he gets the minutes.....this guy has amazing all around offensive skills....If he gets the chance, he's the next Kevin Martin. I'm telling you...)Ronnie BrewerFrancisco GarciaAll of these guys have a good chance of breaking out in my opinion...All are very talented..
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Jun 26 2007, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Rashad McCants is a nice player, but to say he could be an all-star and that he has all the potential in the world is going overboard...</div>He still has all-star potential, even with the surgery he still has the ability to score and can still become the player the Timberwolves thought he could become when he drafted him.
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 David Lee wil have a breakout year and become one of the top fowards.Gerald Green will have his best season this year and he will win the dunk contest for the 2 peat.Renaldo Balkman will become known and have a breakout season. Eddy Curry was very well last season and will laern from his mistakes and do much betta.Adam Morrison will play more like he played in collage.Baron Davis will be back to his superstar self and crossover and dunk ova peeps.
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GArenas @ Jun 25 2007, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't think I heard one mention of Monta Ellis or Kevin Martin before last season about becoming a 'breakout player'. Personally right now I'm predicting Rajon Rondo to have a good season. I wouldn't call Rondo's rookie year a dissapointment at all, but I do expect more from him this season.</div>Obviously you weren't around here last year, or you'd see my love on Ellis.
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 Nice call....Kevin Martin is a really underated guy..I dont see him on tv much
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ Jun 26 2007, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Amir JohnsonDorell Wright (this guy has a ton of talent on both ends)Travis Outlaw (I think he could finally breakout)Andray BlatcheAndrew BynumDamien Wilkins (if he gets the minutes.....this guy has amazing all around offensive skills....If he gets the chance, he's the next Kevin Martin. I'm telling you...)Ronnie BrewerFrancisco GarciaAll of these guys have a good chance of breaking out in my opinion...All are very talented..</div>I agree, most of them will have a breakout season within the next couple of years.Now I think, Dorrel Wright has a huge chance to have a breakout season, if the Heat are planning to look re-energized and all then if I was them id play Dorrel Wright a whole lot, he brings so much energy to the floor when he's in the game.I also think Andre Iguodala can really establish himself as a All Star calabier player this comming season, he is well capable of leading the sixers to 7th, 8th seed next season, his numbers will be great but he is really going to get that recognition he deserves if his team wins now.Gerald Wallace. dude was on fire on offense towards the end of the season, he also has upped his assists per game greatly at one point, it was great to see, I think he can make some noise next year.Dwight Howard, can we see a 24ppg season from him next season, we may well.
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Amare320 @ Jun 26 2007, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I agree, most of them will have a breakout season within the next couple of years.Now I think, Dorrel Wright has a huge chance to have a breakout season, if the Heat are planning to look re-energized and all then if I was them id play Dorrel Wright a whole lot, he brings so much energy to the floor when he's in the game.I also think Andre Iguodala can really establish himself as a All Star calabier player this comming season, he is well capable of leading the sixers to 7th, 8th seed next season, his numbers will be great but he is really going to get that recognition he deserves if his team wins now.Gerald Wallace. dude was on fire on offense towards the end of the season, he also has upped his assists per game greatly at one point, it was great to see, I think he can make some noise next year.Dwight Howard, can we see a 24ppg season from him next season, we may well.</div>Those guys are already great players.
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ Jun 26 2007, 06:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Those guys are already great players.</div>Yeah I know, though they can get much better and there's a room for improvment in a lot of parts of there game, I just thought id mention them because I don't feel like going through a whole lot of up and comming players.In the past there's been players like Rip, Billups, Lewis, Wade who have suddenly broke out and gone to the next level, if you know what u mean.
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CABANGBANG @ Jun 26 2007, 06:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Obviously you weren't around here last year, or you'd see my love on Ellis.</div>No, he was here last year. It's just that you didn't post as much back then as you do today. Amare320 made a pretty decent list. Iguodala, GWallace, and Howard are all going to make even bigger improvements in their games. This past year, they haven't really cemented themselves as the 1st option on their teams (Iguodala sort of has, but he still isn't all the time). The player that should make the biggest improvement out of these three players is Dwight Howard. He still has a shitload to work on, such as developing a soft touch around the basket.. maybe a little 10-15 ft jumpshot. He also turns the ball over a lot for a big man, he gets called for traveling most of the time, so he should work on establishing position in the paint and all. It's a good thing he's only 21 years old.
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 Eh, forgot to add. Anyone think Gibson will have a break-out season next year? He was awesome when he got the time against Detroit, I think he'll get the time.. Wonder if he can stay hot and be a decent shooter. Its what is needed for Cleveland, and LeBron.
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CavsRules @ Jun 26 2007, 11:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Eh, forgot to add. Anyone think Gibson will have a break-out season next year? He was awesome when he got the time against Detroit, I think he'll get the time.. Wonder if he can stay hot and be a decent shooter. Its what is needed for Cleveland, and LeBron.</div>I'm reluctant to say yes, why? Becayse Mike Brown may not give him any playing time
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pacers fan forever @ Jun 27 2007, 09:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'm reluctant to say yes, why? Becayse Mike Brown may not give him any playing time</div>Gibson will get playing time. Brown was giving him around 30 mins a game in the Finals. And I do think he'll have a pretty good year. He's a proven jump shooter now, so he'll get more playing time, and more looks.
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 Here's my list (LONG LIST)orrell WrightWayne SimienGerald GreenAmir JohnsonFrancisco GarciaQuincy DoubyAndrew BynumRobert SwiftSaer SeneJohan PetroRonnie BrewerAntoine WrightSalim StoudamireRaymond FeltonSean MayEmeka Okafor (should be an all-star finally if he plays well)Jarvis HayesDanny GrangerTyrus ThomasLaMarcus AldridgeAndrea BargnaniAndrew BogutMarvin WilliamsErsan IlyasovaCharlie VillanuevaRudy GayRashad McCantsRandy FoyeJarrett JackZach Randolph (could be an all-star)JR SmithJordan FarmarDevin HarrisThat's all I can thing of so far.
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 Rajon Rondo and Ryan Gomes from my hometown team.Lamarcus Aldridge definitely especially if Zach Randolph leaves.
Re: Breakout players in '07-08 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Zards @ Jun 27 2007, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Can Daniel Gibson play PG and actually direct the Cavs' offense?</div>No. LeBron is pretty much the playmaker in Cleveland. Gibson is just the shooting point guard.
