Outside of the breakout season, NBA players dedicate all their time and energy to following it up with greatness in the next. This is how their rise to stardom is graded by fans and front offices around the league, as success can be a fluke.
Moreover, this is somewhat of a concern with Ivica Zubac. He finally achieved his launch to temporary glory. Still, fans are worried that his numbers will remain the same or regress due to the addition of a center in the front-court, Brook Lopez, and the high expectations on his shoulders for next season.