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

20 of 31

Oct 14, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Houston Rockets guard

Patrick Beverley

(2) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward

Anthony Davis

(23) during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans

Returning Goods: Anthony Davis, Tyreke Evans, Jrue Holiday, Eric Gordon, Ryan Anderson

2014-15 Breakout Player: Anthony Davis

Word: After watching the FIBA World Cup this summer, I believe that Anthony Davis is going to catapult himself into a top-3 player in the NBA. It’s LeBron James, Kevin Durant and then the third spot is up for grabs right now. Not after this season, though.