Who will be the breakout players of the 2020 NBA playoffs? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Michael Porter Jr. headline list of names to watch.

The NBA is slated to return from its extended hiatus on July 30, and there will be no shortage of star power on display as the league’s top 22 teams head to Orlando. LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard anchor two Los Angeles juggernauts, while Giannis Antetokounmpo looks to cement his status as a global icon with the Larry O’Brien Trophy. After over four months without basketball, the attention on the postseason could be greater than ever.

We know most of the stars that will take center stage in the coming months, but which players could arrive on the public’s radar sooner than expected? We at The Crossover examined the top breakout candidates ahead of the 2020 playoffs.

Michael Porter Jr.

There’s no debating Michael Porter Jr.’s sheer offensive talent.