NBA Today: 5 players who can have a breakout season in 2019-20

#3 Dejounte Murray

DeJounte's resurgence promises an improved jumper and extended range.

The 22-year-old was slated to be amongst the top contenders to put together a breakout campaign last year before he tore his ACL and ended up sitting out the entire season.

It'd be ludicrous to belittle the youngster's work ethic, which stands as one of the prominent reasons why he shot an exceptional 9-of-23 on three-point attempts in his rookie season, and still continues to expand his skills.

With a Defensive Box Plus/Minus of 3.4 and a Defensive Net Rating of 98 in 2018, a soaring leap for Dejounte is definitely on the cards if he keeps working on his offensive game. Coupled with Derrick White (who went through his own surge last year), the Spurs might be looking at one of the best defensive backcourts in the league.

Moreover, Murray and DeRozan are probably the most athletic guard duo Pop has ever had to coach throughout his entire NBA career. If he can shoot the ball consistently and space the floor for the Spurs on a nightly basis, the franchise can surely make it as a top-six team in the uber-competitive Western Conference.