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NBA: 5 players that desperately need a fresh start

By Morgan Dunn

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 25: Nerlens Noel #3 of the Dallas Mavericks during play in the first quarter at American Airlines Center on February 25, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 25: Nerlens Noel #3 of the Dallas Mavericks during play in the first quarter at American Airlines Center on February 25, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX – FEBRUARY 25: Nerlens Noel #3 of the Dallas Mavericks during play in the first quarter at American Airlines Center on February 25, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – FEBRUARY 25: Nerlens Noel #3 of the Dallas Mavericks during play in the first quarter at American Airlines Center on February 25, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

A change of scenery can do wonders for an NBA player, potentially revitalizing what was once a promising career

The team an NBA player calls home can make all the difference in the world in how their career pans out. Just imagine if Kawhi Leonard hadn’t been drafted by the San Antonio Spurs. Would he be the MVP-caliber performer that he is today?

What if James Harden had never been traded to the Rockets? Had he stayed with Oklahoma City, he would have continued to play third fiddle to Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook instead of blossoming into the offensive juggernaut we know him as today.

Heck, even Kyrie Irving called for a fresh start this past offseason despite appearing in three consecutive NBA Finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Time will tell whether that was the right move or not, but there is no denying that Boston is off to an impressive start, even without Gordon Hayward.

Finding the correct team is not just important for the star-caliber players, though; it’s also crucial for role players, perhaps even more so. Here are five players could benefit significantly from a fresh start with a new NBA team.

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