Predicting The NBA's Next Breakout Stars

It's rare to see role players become stars within the span of a single season, but I think...for these guys, everything about their situation will promote their development into a star. Let's take a look!
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[@SuperNASCARrocks]

With Kyrie and Luka as a first and second option on the Mavs, Josh can finally take that next step and be that breakout player. He could never get the chance to show it though because he was always playing behind guys. His defense and feel for the game is something you can’t teach. He does the little things that don’t show up in the box score. He is a menace defensively. Really excited to see how he does this upcoming season.

[@Shortballa11]

Yea if he can master that Klay Thompson role that would be perfect

[@hubertsumlin9697]

​@jkreimborgI'm hoping they can rehab Kyrie's value then sell high at the deadline this year

[@dro2drippy781]

He’s mid

[@FupaDoncic]

If the rotation wasn’t constantly moving, Hardy could improve. He shined with Luka down.

[@FupaDoncic]

@jkreimborg he’s still raw on defense but the offensive potential is there, just he’s buried now with Seth in the rotation

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

*I honestly feel like Keegan Murray needs to be on here.* He is already set the NBA record for three pointers made by a rookie, he is a good defender despite not being laterally quick, and if he continues to develop his shot off the dribble, the sky is the limit for him.

[@tyrrellcayton3609]

Feel like him and JDub are gonna show out this next year. Dub had the orbital fracture early on make him miss time and even when he came back, it was still affecting him all the way into march. He said he had double vision and was having to sleep upright to keep too much blood from going to his eye.

[@charlesandrecuadra8569]

The only problem with keegan murray is that the kings have too much capable scorer. You see how well spread out their scoring is. Keegan was already good is his rookie year bur averaged only 12 but that's only because they got too many capable scorers which is good but can be bad for a breakout season for Keegan Murray.

[@Sassarai916]

​@@charlesandrecuadra8569he was too unselfish first season. It's not a matter of opportunity.

[@bdictjames]

I would put Devin Vassell there as well.

[@mayne1]

Sengun also hit a growth spurt this off-season which hopefully helps with his defensive struggles. He was a beast during FIBA 🚀🚀

[@kevinbao6905]

Did he though? I’m constantly confused about his height he’s either 6’9 or 7’0 lol

[@mayne1]

@kevinbao6905 he said he did lol...I don't think he's grown 3 inches in 2 months like some people are saying ....that's unhealthy lol....but I wouldn't doubt if he's almost 6'11.... I think that's a safe guess. He was 6'9 his rookie year.

[@danielvasquez3758]

Let’s goooo!! Thanks Andy!! Great video!!

[@christianjohnson2918]

Andy is back with both of my favorite pieces of background music 😎 also, I’ll be shocked it Reaves doesn’t make an all star game in his career

[@robinsonhumbertomancillape6701]

From all these players, Segun is the only one with real chance to become a star en this league. Jones and Reaves are amazing and winners, but I don't see them becoming real stars.

[@ANDRE1mang]

Love watching your videos Andy. Even at work on my lunch break. You offer great insights like always brother.

[@MertYigitYldrm]

you should've mentioned franz wagner too imo. he was carrying germany this summer.

[@IHateMaL]

@@Identify_As_Righthe’s a star on his team. I don’t think he’s a star in the league though if that makes sense

[@ry_an.]

@@Identify_As_Rightif he’s that good then he should make that team better

[@jordanjaypower5024]

​@@Identify_As_RightYou are delusional. The Magic are STACKED!!!!! Banchero Fultz Suggs Cole Anthony Paolo Banchero is generational talent. Tell me you don't watch the Magic without telling me 🤡

[@duffal0]

@@Identify_As_RightPaolo???

[@Salsajaman]

Congrats on 500K subs!

[@bgtheone2903]

Sleeper is Cedi Osman on the spurs. Cavs haven't used him right since his rookie season. With a defined role in San Antonio, I think he'll finally reach his potential.

[@jadynhasstupid2275]

Fax this guy is a microwave on 2k

[@funckypickle77]

Dudes been trying to reach his potential since 2018 😂

[@rnuke_rocket]

Even though I'm a huge fan of Reaves, I never thought he would outplay some All-Stars on Team USA during this year's FIBA World Cup. Can't wait for next season and I hope he continues his development for the coming years.

[@landxxx1]

u are high ?

[@ry_an.]

He was cooked defensively

[@rnuke_rocket]

@@ry_an. Most players on that USA squad were getting cooked on the defensive end as well. I think it was only Bridges and Reaves who still put up the effort and hustle on that side of the ball.

[@landxxx1]

@@rnuke_rocket reaves was worst by far.

[@holdmyweight3597]

Reaves will be an all star this coming season. Remember this

[@ridass.7137]

Congrats on 500k. Well deserved!

[@deonjohnson2302]

Andy keep the hustle up

[@marcuscallahan4645]

Keegan Murray

[@DennisEspiritu]

I remember when youtubers predicted Thon Maker to be the next big thing. Hopefully this video ages well.

[@Shortballa11]

Kg said he would become an MVP lol

[@brucelau2023]

and yeah where did that ended up? KG even said he would also win MVP too

[@mistermann3225]

That's because everyone thought he was 19 when he was really 24...

[@danielvasquez3758]

Love when players break out and take the next step!!! It’s a great sight!!

[@GhostHunterB15]

This is helping me with my fantasy draft

[@mcap8396]

Andy didn’t hear enough about Trey Murphy either…. Unfortunately he tore ligaments in his knee within the last month or two and at a minimum will miss most of season, so the breakout will probably be delayed by a year.

[@holdmyweight3597]

Yeah this Asian guy doesn’t know what he’s taking about

[@uface1097]

​@@holdmyweight3597what?

[@holdmyweight3597]

@@uface1097 This Andy hoops guy

[@marcinwypychowski9575]

@mcap8396 No he didn't. It's a meniscus injury. He is supposed to be back by 2 nd week of the season. Stop spreading misinformation

[@dre5908]

@@holdmyweight3597Nice Covert racism buddy.

[@josevillanueva2686]

I would rather have Tre Jones the one from the Spurs, his brother. That's a hidden gem Watch

[@AirRusher1992]

Tyus Jones did garner some interest at least in my perspective because he's been Ja Morant for the last 4 seasons. Best of luck to him.

[@davidrummel133]

Yep Wolves definitely fans know his capabilities too. Apple Valley represent!!!!

[@user-wu8sj3ee3d]

I’m a Suns fan but Segun has been impressive.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

I don’t compare Sengun to Jokic. I compare Sengun to Sabonis. 😎

[@crashlight54]

Yeah, that makes more sense. Neither Sengun nor Sabonis are anywhere near Jokic defensively, or as three point shooters

[@IHateMaL]

Yeah makes more sense

[@hobowithagun24]

Sengun is much better at passing, footwork and overall creativity then Sabonis. Sabonis only has him beat at age and brute strength.

[@DaLumpy1]

Sengun is like a mini Pau. Body type and all

[@ibarboo]

The reason Alpi been unserused in his first years was definitely the coach. Silas never shown him a glimpse of trust in his ability and desperately wanted to “humble” him rather than honing his skill set. Fortunately this year can be a real breakout year for him!

[@meroniyassu2621]

As a mavs fan before this video started I said Josh Green would be a player to mention and after watching this I really hoping he does. He’s a great number 3 option

[@varakulyansombut1725]

Sengun is amazing ❤

[@JoshHart316]

Jones is simply a winning player, he sees the game like a coach🎯 One thing seemingly always missing about the analysis of Sengun is how much of a defensive liability he is. Trey Murphy is highly underrated, sucks that he wont be able to start the season with the Pels due to the torn meniscus.

[@Vibestr]

Sengun's defensive liability is a huge factor in his minutes, esp if Udoka is gonna focus on defense. I can see him switching Parker to the 5 and Tari to the 4 in defensive focsed lineups.

[@VincentVincent_89]

Austin Reaves as a all star reserve 2024, I called it first.

[@FupaDoncic]

Segun with Fred and Dillon on the wings with all those slashers sheesh

[@mxchael9931]

honrable mentions- oneyka okungwou, paul reed, jay huff, jalen Williams obi toppin

[@ballinforjesus3645]

Cam Reddish, Mac McClung (might be next year tho), Jeremiah Robinson Earl, Marjon Beauchamp, Johnny Davis, Jericho sims, Jaxson Hayes. My picks for breakout seasons but maybe not this year. Some of them might be in a year or two.

[@aldenencluna6409]

Nice.

[@rome8180]

I'm as high on Murphy as I am on anyone on the Pelicans besides a healthy Zion. However, Murphy just suffered a meniscus tear and won't be back until December. I think that might set him back a lot. He's going to be returning to a team that's already played two months of basketball. He'll be coming off a long rehab. I don't think the true breakout will happen until next year.

[@cornelius8124]

Pels can't catch a break smh

[@youngmelo1841]

As a Nuggets fan going into the series against the Lakers I wasn't expecting to fear Reeves more than LeBron and AD

[@369pendulum]

I know for a fact that you are white. And I know for a fact that you don't actually know anything about basketball, I don't think you even watch basketball.

[@kyutpussyket6273]

I hope you are right about Josh Green. The Mavs should pay up this time and not let another potentially good player walk away

[@bofacooper8775]

Apparently Sengun grew and is close to 7’0 now

[@dolloptrollop]

poole looks so depressed in a wizards uniform lol

[@theophilusjones6024]

Trey Murphy was Great towards the end of the year last year

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Jaylen Brown your next video Andy Hoops 😤😤😤😤😤😤

[@davidrummel133]

Santi Aldama & Jalen Johnson should be on this list as well.

[@jeanm182]

Im not a lakers fan but Reeves is a winning player, also now that Porter Jr is most likely out of Houston Sengun can have more touches, if the rockets make Jalen the go to guy instead of this dude, they won’t win anything xd

[@konf1ture848]

Andy, mark my Words. This or next Season Alperen Sengun will be an all star

[@jacobway468]

Lol

[@Grievous_]

I feel a big season jump from Jonathan Kuminga, especially now the Cp3 is on the Warriors, he’ll unlock him and elevate his game to a whole nother level

[@NewDave]

Sengun is a bonafide beast! I recognized his talent in his rookie season. I wanna see him succeed wherever he is in the league.

[@mpmaple256]

I feel like Franz Wagner and Jalen Duren deserves a mention here

[@ANDRE1mang]

Jokes and memes aside...Austin Reeves is a straight baller. I am excited for his growth as a player!!!!!

[@maartenvz]

With the buddy hield tradetalks kicking of i can see aaron nesmith getting a bigger role. I also expect a big season from walker kessler

[@csklmf86]

Miles bridges 28 pts 9 rebs all star season incoming

[@robglobal1]

Onyeka, Coby White, Obi, Rui, Washington, Gafford, Bazley, Bol, Talen Horton are all players I'd love to see breakout🤞

[@9elyx]

Alpiii!!!

[@oscarcarrillo39]

A sengun and wemby pairing in San Antonio would be dope

[@rayzrealm]

*Jeremy Sochan, Keldon Johnson, and Devin Vassell. Andy how’d you mess that up?*

[@IDK_0402]

Keldon Johnson already had a great year last year though

[@rayzrealm]

@@IDK_0402 *Keldon could easily put up bigger numbers. He’s not even in his prime yet.*

[@mr.kwamid-86_43]

GREEN D!!!

[@AaronPlay]

Trey Murphy is going to very good. He also just had knee surgery and will miss the start of the season. Pelicans stuff.

[@duffal0]

Agree

[@Noob_Guy2k]

As a duke fan love tyus

[@fckihate69jokes]

I'm waiting for the 8ft tall star that can dribble like a point guard, defend the perimiter and shoot threes for free.

[@mcap8396]

Think Sengun is more Domantas Sabonis than Jokic, which is still a monster player.

[@skywalker2759]

Sabonis isn’t much of a passer like those two Lmao actually WATCH the games

[@mcap8396]

They literally run the offense through him

[@KingDayDayDay00]

Sengun is getting overhyped. He'll be more polished offensively but he's really slow. Moves like he's 50lbs heavier than he is

[@PrinceZakariyya]

RUI HACHIMURA

[@mr.kwamid-86_43]

KEVIN PORTER GONNA GET HIS CHEEKS CLAPPED

[@velvetjonez06]

Praying for a josh green breakout

[@pajanightbadger1713]

The best player in the world is also the most unselfish - Tyus Jones is going to thrive

[@orangnoe]

I say Jaden McDaniels, Kenneth Lothon Jr. and the Thompson twins

[@nvm9040]

Sengun is a good player for the rockets and he needs to develop his defense skills and get better on offense than maybe he might be a good Jokic Ik kpj might be gone but no other teams will pick up him so kpj might need to stay in Houston until the deadline or the offseason

[@Samkonia4728]

Id argue Herb Jones will take the "third year jump"

[@areyousnizz]

The list is Tyus Jones, Alperen Sengun, Austin Reaves, Josh Green, Trey Murphy

[@allanpaoloalingod1863]

Okongwu and Duren

[@jordiguti9737]

Playing a league of 8 categories in dynasty mode I have to choose 2 among these 5: Paul George (I'm sick of his injuries) Mark Williams Anfernee Simons Tari Eason Jeremy Sochan Thank you

[@alexanderadonyae7937]

Jalen Duran 🔥

[@Shortballa11]

As a Bulls fan we gave Lauri full reigns. He was number 2 to Zach Lavine, he just wasn’t ready at the time

[@atsk3281]

What are you saying!? Boylen put him stand on corner! Kinda what Donovan is doing with Pat Williams now.

[@Shortballa11]

@@atsk3281how do you get 15 shot attempts per game by standing in the corner? Riddle me that. He averages 17 attemps now. We gave him all the freedom he was just young and we moved on to quickly. Patrick Williams is solid bt he is a super raw prospect, I see Jaden Mcdaniels/Trey Murphy potential in him. IDK about star though

[@MCrayHuggins]

How you not gon mention bones

[@lesterjohntalde296]

JOSH GIDDEY!

[@zacflemo1994]

Mark Williams needs some love..

[@KITT5]

Obi Toppin

[@marvininer]

But the Mavs hate defensive players.

[@macmacvillano8486]

No franz wagner??

[@watariwangyu33]

❤❤❤

[@WavySolo]

You cant forget bol bol his last chance

[@shubhamrohilla5470]

jones is similar to Jalen Brunson solid simple effective guards

[@goatproduxionsreacts7195]

Jaden Hardy is gonna step up hopefully

[@tanchengkeat5482]

Devin Vassell

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

So you telling me the Grizzlies chose the wrong PG despite Ja being the star? *Perhaps Ja is more of an empty stats player than we think…*

[@skywalker2759]

Lmao stfu They have made the playoffs ever since he got to the team lol 😂

[@Superbad22]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Grant Williams had a bigger role on the mavericks

[@Tljfromthetwelve]

I think paolo should be up here

[@m.laujtsov]

Sleeping in Keegan Murray

[@RondoGlo]

RJ Barret

[@mondodukes]

I think Brandon Boston Jr has pretty good potential if given a bigger role with the clippers

[@Noob_Guy2k]

Reaves an industry plant to save bron

[@JerryJefferson23]

KEEGAN MURRAY

[@deondrecarter153]

What about Josh Giddey? He’s been tearing up Fiba

[@duffal0]

I’d say JDub over Josh Giddey

[@bjaveriepandan6556]

Beauchamp

[@luischavez1260]

I got Obi Toppen become a Star in Indiana because he’s going to get more minutes unlike he was with the Knicks

[@atsk3281]

Why did Knicks gave up on Toppin? Its odd for me. As much i watched Knicks games, he wasn't hopeless.

[@9577frasier]

Tyrese haliburton

[@darnellsimmons6844]

AnT simons

[@JohnnyAllenwrench]

Franz Wagner up next!

[@LPjunemark]

If i'm the rockets i'll builf around shengun, not those brick brothers green and kpj

[@robglobal1]

Coby White

[@imulatangmata3335]

Scottie Barnes!!!!!

[@elefanta1278]

2:40 He’s outta the league at this point

[@charlescole6610]

Davion mitchell