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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Mar 29, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert (4) passes off as Houston Rockets forward Clint Capela (15) defends during the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. The Rockets won 106-100. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert (4) passes off as Houston Rockets forward Clint Capela (15) defends during the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. The Rockets won 106-100. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers: Iman Shumpert

Iman Shumpert has been in the NBA for six years, bouncing back and forth from the New York Knicks to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

However, Shumpert found his niche coming off the bench for the Cavaliers last season and providing the spark of energy for the second unit. Shumpert should continue to be that spark of energy off the bench; an above average defender, which is exactly where his elite athleticism can be put to use.

Currently, J.R. Smith has yet to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, if this continues to be the case look for Shumpert’s work load to increase drastically.