5 NBA Players who fizzled out after having a great start to the 2019-20 season

#4 Devonte' Graham

Graham has faded since the turn of the year

Following a tough rookie year, Devonte' Graham wasn't expected to play a substantial role for the Charlotte Hornets. However, a series of excellent performances during the first month of the season resulted in the 24-year-old being promoted to the starting lineup alongside Terry Rozier - and Graham was a borderline All-Star throughout November and December.

After breaking into the starting five in November, Graham averaged 18.8 points and 7.4 assists on 40.9 percent shooting, and he was even better the following month, averaging 19.8 points, 8.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds. However, the guard has shot just 36.6 percent from the field since the turn of the year, and after averaging 16.1 points in January, Graham has managed just six points over his last two games while shooting 1-17 from the field.

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#3 Aron Baynes

Aron Baynes' impact has been reduced by the return of Deandre Ayton

Aron Baynes was traded to the Phoenix Suns last summer following two-years with the Boston Celtics. Throughout his first seven seasons in the league, Baynes had averaged just 5.4 points and 4.4 rebounds while playing primarily from the bench, although the Australian grew into a key player for the Suns following Deandre Ayton's 25-game suspension.

In five games in October, Baynes contributed 14.0 points and 6.4 rebounds - as he notably dropped 24 points on the Golden State Warriors. The following month, the 33-year-old featured eight times, averaging 15.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists - while shooting 56.1 percent from the field. However, Baynes has averaged just 6.0 points and 3.0 rebounds this month, and his minutes have been drastically reduced following Ayton's return.