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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Los Angeles Lakers: D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson

These three are easily the NBA’s most intriguing trio as far as potential goes. The Los Angeles Lakers struck a goldmine with this core.

Though, they do not only do they have these three young talents, they also have this past year’s second overall pick in the NBA draft, Brandon Ingram. With Russell coming off of an impressive rookie year and Randle coming off an equally impressive sophomore year (only played 1 game his rookie year due to injury), and Clarkson continuing to impress, the Lakers are in good shape.

If you told me that any of the three players above were in contention for the NBA All-Star game, I would not be surprised. All three of these guys have enormous amounts of talent/potential and if the Lakers can keep them together, watch out.