NBA: One breakout candidate for every team heading into 2018-19

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 13: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball over Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on December 13, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 13: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball over Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on December 13, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Milwaukee Bucks

Khris Middleton 

This is kind of cheating because Khris Middleton is already really good, those that watch the Milwaukee Bucks on a regular basis know this already. However, when I predict Middleton to be a breakout player this season, it will be more about him becoming more of a household name around the league.

The average fan doesn’t know who Khris Middleton is, that will certainly change after this season in my opinion. And with a new head coach, I’m actually quite excited to see how the Bucks will look this year.

The Bucks have the talent to be a team to watch in the Eastern Conference. Could they surprise a few teams and make a run to the Conference Finals? Absolutely. Another thing to keep in mind, they might have the best player in the conference now.