Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal
There is a sense that the Blazers are on the fence at the moment. Despite the fact that they are built to win now, they also seem to be anticipating a rebuild in the future.
Whatever the case may be, they have to choose a direction, one way or another. In my opinion, Sharpe has an unlimited amount of potential, but he is still a raw talent. As Lillard ages out of his prime, he may not be able to contribute to a deep playoff run by the time he is ready.
On the other hand, Siakam is ready to make those contributions at this very moment. As a matter of fact, we have already seen him do this. When Leonard was leading that championship run, he was a perfect second option behind him.
As a matter of fact, Lillard has always needed a big, two-way wing to play alongside him. As great as Jerami Grant is, he is not enough to carry the team.
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It is also possible for him to coexist with Siakam. Who knows what the future holds for the Blazers if they make this deal and retain Grant?
There may be a good reason for Lillard to retire from the Blazers after all.
