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

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Mar 23, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Wichita State Shockers forward Cleanthony Early (11) celebrates after scoring against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half in the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men

New York Knicks

Returning Goods: Carmelo Anthony, Iman Shumpert

2014-15 Breakout Player: Cleanthony Early

Word: Assuming that Iman Shumpert eventually gets traded at some point this season (which I believe he will), Cleanthonoy Early will need to step up this season. On a team that lacks youth and athleticism, there’s a spot for Early to contribute behind Carmelo Anthony.