Top 5 breakout players in the 2019-20 NBA season so far

#2 Pascal Siakam

Pascal Siakam

Pascal Siakam's rise to fame was accelerated by Kawhi Leonard's one-year pit-stop in Toronto. Having won the 'Most Improved Player' award, Spicy P is taking things to a whole new level (and he just might win it again).

The Cameroon native is averaging a team-leading 26 points per game (also his career-best) along with 8.5 rebounds as well. Ever since Leonard decided to exit the frame, it opened up a plethora of avenues for Siakam's distinctive skill-set. He has emerged as the offensive leader of this squad and is playing with confidence.

Moreover, with around 5.5 three-point attempts per game (while also converting on 42% of those) this season so far, Pascal's long-range shooting has seen a mammoth leap forward.

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#1 Luka Doncic

The 20-year-old possesses the basketball IQ of an experienced NBA veteran

Coupled with a talent like Kristaps Porzingis, the Slovenian sensation has taken over Dallas Mavericks basketball with authority. Luka Doncic carries the poise, grit and agility to have a long and successful career - one that eventually might be placed alongside the likes of Dirk Nowitzki or Manu Ginobili when all is said and done.

While a sophomore leap is on the cards, Doncic is making it look way too easy. His effortless triple-doubles have bagged him averages like 26.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 9.5 assists per game, across the 6 games he has played so far.

Doncic is projected to be an All-Star at the very least if he continues to obliterate defenses. His immaculate court-vision and ability to make clutch shots down the stretch are something that none of the players in his age group are even close to developing on a consistent basis.