NBA 2018-19: 5 Players Poised to Have a Breakout Season

#5 Myles Turner - Indiana Pacers

Turner hasn't realized his full potential

Myles Turner came out of a draft that included two of the most intriguing and versatile big-men in recent years. Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis, selected first and fourth, respectively, became a topic for conversation in their first three years in the league.

They both averaged over 20 points per game last year, while shooting very well from three-point range. They also earned their first All-Star appearance, even though Porzingis missed the game due to injury.

While those two rapidly earned their spot amongst the league's best big-men, potentially signing a max or near-max extension, Turner stayed behind. He had a good sophomore season, averaging 14.5 points and 2.1 blocks, but his numbers went down across the board this past year.

Turner has an impressive skill set that can put him alongside the league's best centers. He has been one of the best rim protectors in the NBA for the past two years and has a very good jump shot as well. He is approaching the end of his rookie contract, and if he wants a big pay raise, he must up his game.