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5 NBA players poised to break out in 2014

By Evan Massey

Mar 12, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) is guarded by Memphis Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince (21) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Pelicans 90-88. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) is guarded by Memphis Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince (21) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Pelicans 90-88. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 21, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic shooting guard Victor Oladipo (5) goes for a layup in front of New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) as the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 129-121 in double overtime at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic shooting guard Victor Oladipo (5) goes for a layup in front of New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) as the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 129-121 in double overtime at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Victor Oladipo, Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic selected Indiana guard Victor Oladipo with the second overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, and they were very happy with what they saw from him last year. He has great athleticism to go along with a great work ethic and all-around skill. His potential is through the roof, and he is expected to take a huge step this coming season.

Oladipo ended up averaging 13.8 points, 4.1 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game last season, and did a lot of that work coming off of the bench. He will take on a starting role this season, and will have more consistency with his minutes. There is no question that the Magic are going to begin building around him for the future, and he has the potential to become one of the better players in the league in the next few seasons.

All of that being said, the Magic are expecting to see a star in the making this season. He may not be an All-Star, but he does have the talent to at least make people consider him for a spot as All-Star weekend approaches. Oladipo’s offensive game needed some work last season, but he is such a hard worker that he is expected to make those improvements this offseason.

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