NBA Preview: Predicting Each Team’s 2014-15 Breakout Player

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Oct 10, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward

Chris Copeland

(22) dribbles the ball into Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) in the second quarter of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers by the score of 96-93. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Pacers

Returning Goods: Roy Hibbert, David West, Paul George (maybe)

2014-15 Breakout Player: Chris Copeland

Word: With Paul George likely out for the 2014-15 NBA season, Chris Copeland will see a rise in his minutes per game. After a season in which he only averaged 6.5 minutes per contest, expect Copeland’s opportunities to definitely increase this season. If it’s any consolation, Copeland’s per 36 last season was 20.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.