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

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May 27, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard

Cory Joseph

(5) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard

Russell Westbrook

(0) during the fourth quarter in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

San Antonio Spurs

Returning Goods: Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Kawhi Leonard

2014-15 Breakout Player: Cory Joseph

Word: With Patty Mills out for the beginning of the NBA season, there is going to be a chance for Cory Joseph to assume a role for the Spurs this season — even if it is just for a moment. I believe that he’ll make the most of his opportunity and Gregg Popovich will be forced to find a place in the rotation for the three-year veteran.