After months of speculation, we finally have a return date set for the resumption of the 2019-20 season. And the season’s restart will mark the return of the league’s most interesting players.
Of course LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard will generate plenty of headlines, but only focusing on the league’s All-NBA talents obscures what a fascinating postseason we have ahead. Young players can emerge as franchise cornerstones, and veterans can seal their legacies with one strong series.
So which players are we most excited to see when play returns on July 31? The Crossover highlighted five players worth keeping a close eye on in the most unorthodox season in recent memory.