With the season openers bearing down in just a few weeks, we're counting down the top players at each position going into the 2015-16 season, based on numbers, past performance and just personal preference.
Interesting article, vantagesports does good work. Leonard's agent must be happy with the timing of a favorable article.
More video from Dwight Jaynes and Neil Olshey discussing Portland's style of play
With so much going on, Basketball Insiders’ Alex Kennedy recently caught up with Lillard to discuss the Blazers’ additions, LaMarcus Aldridge’s decision to join the San Antonio Spurs, Lillard’s contract extension, Portland’s expectations for next season and, of course, Dame Dolla’s success in the rap game. Here is the full Q&A:
"I’ve always been driven by the odds," Lillard says. "My story that everybody talks about, being counted out from Day One, people put me at a disadvantage. I wanted to work hard enough to rise above it. I’m at the point where I’ve accomplished so much just from working hard. I’ve seen the results. Now I’m just trying to be my best self."
No specific team mentioned, but could the Blazers have interest in Sanders?
Interesting comment, "Aldridge said, for his part, he is trying to be "more welcoming than I have been in the past.""
Interesting article discusses Leonard's value as a counterweight against opposing teams with high value rim protectors. Also talks about Hollis-Jefferson as a counterweight, and the wisdom of trading him for Plumblee (the author doesn't seem to like it).
