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

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Oct 8, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) hangs on the rim after dunking a ball during the second half of a game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers defeated the Hornets 106-92. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia 76ers

Returning Goods: Michael Carter-Williams

2014-15 Breakout Player: Nerlens Noel

Word: In essentially his rookie season, Nerlens Noel will turn in a myriad of highlights this season for Sixers fans. And even though his team won’t be winning many games — again — this season, he’ll definitely show a glimpse of hope, perhaps of the future, for Philadelphia to look forward to.