NBA: Predicting Every Team’s Breakout Player For 2016-17

Oct 9, 2014; Lithonia, GA, USA; The NBA logo is shown with basketballs as the Atlanta Hawks conduct an open practice at Miller Grove High School. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2014; Lithonia, GA, USA; The NBA logo is shown with basketballs as the Atlanta Hawks conduct an open practice at Miller Grove High School. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner (33) poses for photos during media day at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner (33) poses for photos during media day at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Pacers: Myles Turner

As a rookie, Myles Turner averaged 10.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. Perhaps most noteworthy, he was only 19 years old at the time.

This year Turner is a year older, and had a complete NBA offseason to improve his game. With the addition of NBA veteran Al Jefferson, Turner’s potential should blossom and thus reach his full potential.

Learning from Jefferson, who is one of the most skilled back-to-the-basket big men in the NBA, Turner will improve his offensive game. As a result, Turner’s numbers should be on the rise as he enters his sophomore season.