5 players who could have a breakout campaign during the 2020-21 NBA Season

#3: Michael Porter Jr (Denver Nuggets)

Denver Nuggets v Utah Jazz - Game Four

Michael Porter Jr is set to become a starter for the Denver Nuggets with the franchise losing Jerami Grant and Torrey Craig in 2020 NBA Free Agency. Porter has shown his explosive abilities on the offensive end and is expected by many to have a breakout season for the Nuggets in the 2020-21 NBA Season.

Michael Porter Jr. beats the first half buzzer for the Nuggets.pic.twitter.com/RidMjWpHtb

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) December 17, 2020

Fresh off the postseason, where head coach Michael Malone bumped his minutes from 16.4 to 23.7 minutes per appearance, the 22-year-old responded well with 11.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 38% shooting from deep.

Even though Michael Porter Jr. has often caught the attention of the media with the kind of quotes he has given in the past, there is very little doubting the talent, the young man possess.

#4: Gary Trent Jr. (Portland Trail Blazers)

Portland Trail Blazers v Los Angeles Lakers - Game Two

With Portland Trail blazers getting hit by a spree of injuries last season, it was Gary Trent Jr.'s turn to help his team by taking on a bigger role. His playing time increased to 21.8 minutes per game, where he averaged 8.9 points in one of the shortest seasons in NBA history.

But it was the NBA bubble where he truly made a mark for himself with his brilliant perimeter defense while averaging 16.9 points on 50.7% shooting from beyond the arc. Trent's combination of lethal shooting and lockdown defense makes him the perfect candidate capable of dominating during the 2020-21 NBA season.

#5: Christian Wood (Houston Rockets)

San Antonio Spurs v Houston Rockets

25-year-old Christian Wood raked in a $41M deal with the Houston Rockets recently and is very highly rated by NBA experts, who predict this could be his breakout season. The former UNLV big man had a terrific performance in the preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs. He and James Harden played off each other as fans cheered from around the world.

Christian Wood’s highlights from his #Rockets debut: 27 points on 10/18 shooting, 10 rebounds. pic.twitter.com/gC850o4TfU

— Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) December 18, 2020

While Houstons' future seems uncertain at the moment, their fans will nevertheless be hoping to see their team make a run for the NBA Championship. This is where young talent like Wood comes in, his ability to stretch the floor by rolling to the basket is exactly what they need.

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