Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal
That’s for sure, they shouldn’t expect to make a deep run in the playoffs. There is no way this deal will get them there. There is a lot of potential in Suggs.
The fact that he is already an outstanding defensive guard, and that he has good playmaking instincts should also help him become a positive offensive player over time.
Even so, he won’t be ready to lead a postseason run when the season begins next year. Jonathan Isaac will not be able to do so either. At the same time, it is hard to put a limit on how far he can go in his career.
In this past season, he’s finally had a stretch of decent health, and though he’s still on a minutes restriction, he has been looking every bit the future star he’s going to be.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers & Orlando Magic Updates
The Blazers have added Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons to their young core, which already includes Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons. There should be enough to motivate them to start thinking about the future if we throw in four first-round draft picks as well.
If that means parting with Damian Lillard for good, then so be it.
