The Portland Trail Blazers have been considered among “Losers” the trade deadline. Despite moves at the margins, the Oregon franchise has not strengthened the workforce around Damian Lillard. The project remains centered around the star and young talents: Anfernee Simons et Shaedon Sharpe.
However, for many observers, the Blazers had to take a risk. To better support the leader, the sacrifice of young people was seen as a solution. But according to information by ESPN reporter Zach LowePortland has not even studied the options available!
Considered untouchable, Simons and Sharpe were not discussed. And even to simply see the possibilities, the Blazers refused to listen to the market. Hope? Continue to develop the two men to hope for an improvement in the short term.
Whether this strategy can actually work remains to be seen. And especially if it does not risk frustrating Lillard in the event of an immediate sporting failure. In the meantime, Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe can feel genuinely valued in the Blazers draft.
They are part of Portland’s management vision over time.
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