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NBA Season Preview 2018-19: 10 players who will take the leap this season

By Jacob Mooallem

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 07: Tobias Harris #34 of the Los Angeles Clippers controls the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on April 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 07: Tobias Harris #34 of the Los Angeles Clippers controls the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on April 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 14: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards shoots against the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Otto Porter Jr.
TORONTO, ON – APRIL 14: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards shoots against the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Otto Porter Jr. /

6. Otto Porter Jr.

Casual NBA fans know Otto Porter as the third wheel on a perpetually mediocre-to-good Wizards team. However, Porter, who is entering his sixth year in the league, has the potential to surprise people this season and emerge as a solid third option on a slightly different Wizards team.

Porter has improved his scoring output and efficiency every year he’s been in the league and is coming off his second straight year of shooting over 40 percent from three-point range. When John Wall missed several games due to injury, Porter was able to step up and fill in as a steady second option alongside Bradley Beal.

Porter fits the mold of a player that is becoming increasingly valuable in the NBA; he is a switchable wing player between 6-foot-6 and 6-foot-10 who can shoot 3s and defend multiple positions. Porter played a career high 34 percent of his minutes at power forward last season. Expect Porter to remain an integral part of what the Wizards do on both ends of the floor, and potentially have a breakout year if given increased offensive opportunities.

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