The playoffs are where athletes make a name for themselves. Plenty of careers have been revived by great playoff performances and legacies are cemented by huge shots on the biggest stage. With one signature moment, a player can become an entire city’s hero. In my opinion, plenty of guys in this year’s playoff field who have exceeded expectations and have lifted their teams to playoff unexpected victories that are well on their way to becoming fan favorites and earning the nickname “Playoff _____.” Needing to narrow down the field, I compiled a list of five players who have stood out to me as outperforming expectations in the first round of the playoffs.