NBA: 10 Players Who Must Prove Themselves In 2016-17

Apr 5, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) reacts during the second half of Tuesday night
Apr 5, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) reacts during the second half of Tuesday night
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Apr 5, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) reacts during the second half of Tuesday night
Apr 5, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) reacts during the second half of Tuesday night

As the NBA’s offseason rolls on, we ponder on 10 players who have the most to prove as we prepare to enter the 2016-17 season

After the facelift that transpired this summer, especially after free agency, the 2016-17 NBA season should prove to be one of the most interesting campaigns in quite some time. If nothing else, the storylines leading up to next season will provide plenty of theater.

From big names switching jerseys to storied careers finally coming to an end, we are definitely entering a new era for the NBA.

From the continued rise of the Golden State Warriors to the rebirth of basketball in New York, there is plenty to look forward to.

Perhaps most compelling is the number of players that will be under immense pressure to produce this season. With that in mind, here are 10 players that have the most to prove in the 2016-17 campaign.

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