Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams became an overnight poster child for the dreaded step back.
And we're not talking about step-back jumpers.
The nine-year veteran posted points (14.3 per game) and assists (6.1 per game) averages that were the lowest since his rookie season all the way back in 2005-06. Williams' slide had as much to do with fewer minutes and touches as anything else, but that's little consolation for a franchise that purchased his services with a $98 million contract in 2012.
That kind of money comes with expectations.
Any number of players could follow in Williams' regressive footsteps during the 2014-15 season. We're taking a look at 10 of them—some stars and some not so much.
For the record, most of the players listed here aren't at risk of deteriorating skills. A number of factors interfere with production—from in-house competition for minutes to new roles on new teams.
But if you're on the lookout for players whose production may slip this season, here are 10 places to start.
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10 NBA Players Set for Regression in 2014-15
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