There’s no time for optimism like the offseason. In the NBA, that means believing your favorite team’s young players will take a major leap, their rookies will be instant contributors, and injury-riddled stars will finally stay healthy for a full 82-game slate.
Some players are facing more pressure to perform than others. Whether it’s an aging superstar who needs to prove he can still be a franchise player, a promising young star whose career has started to stall out because of injuries or lack of skill development, or a former lottery pick verging on bust territory, there are a number of players around the league tasked with proving their worth
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