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Swing skills for five young NBA players ready to make a leap

Which young NBA players will have breakout seasons in 2019-20?

There are plenty of paths to major and minor leaps for guys still on their rookie deals -- new environments, more minutes, improved conditioning. But for some, there's one swing skill integral to them raising their ceiling.

Here, we break down five second- and third-year players who can make a jump this upcoming season and beyond by improving in one specific area. For three, we highlight the skills that can take them from good to great. For the other two, these skills will help them become established contributors after inconsistent starts.