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NBA: 7 players who absolutely need to breakout in 2018-19

By Michael Saenz

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NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 14: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on February 14, 2018 in New York City. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 14: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on February 14, 2018 in New York City. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Kelly Oubre Jr., Washington Wizards

I’ve been a big fan of Kelly Oubre Jr. since he was drafted out of Kansas back in the 2015 NBA Draft, and this could be the season that he finally breaks out. Don’t get me wrong, he’s improved every season.

In his best season to date, he averaged 12 points and five rebounds per game last season with the Washington Wizards. And while Washington doesn’t necessarily need him to have a big season in order to be successful – most of that responsibility will fall on John Wall and Bradley Beal – he could help elevate this team’s ceiling by enjoying another career year this season.

There’s plenty to like about Oubre Jr.’s game, but one of the biggest holes in his overall repertoire is his lack of efficiency. And maybe that’s because he doesn’t always get the most minutes, and it’s hard to find your rhythm when you’re only getting five or six shot attempts per game, but that’s one area that come fall into place next for the young wing.

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