Here are the three biggest questions facing the Portland Trail Blazers.
Can checkers win in Portland?
Lillard isn’t known to have run away from the grind, but when it comes to a chance to win something in Portland, Dame may be running out of time. Overtaking Clyde Drexler as the franchise’s all-time top scorer could be the biggest accomplishment realistic for him this season.
How well will Anfernee Simons prove?
Simons was a bit of a revelation for the Blazers with his ability to put points on the board. He needs to take another step up this season for the team to keep up, especially with CJ McCollum now in New Orleans.
Could Gary Payton II be just the kind of play they needed?
Dame isn’t exactly known as a defensive star, so the addition of the younger Payton might help to that end, as his energy was an underappreciated aspect of the Warriors winning another championship.
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