https://ripcityproject.com/2019/08/04/portland-trail-blazers-3-players-poised-breakout-year/ Instead of spending big, the Portland Trail Blazers have opted to focus on internal development. Here’s a look at 3 players poised to have a breakout year.......
Whiteside has already been a starter and a solid player in the NBA for a while. My bet is on Zach to be a more consistent presence than Simons as he has 1 year more experience.
I say Simons is the best candidate for a breakout season. He showed more all-around skills in one game last season than Collins has in two years.
I voted Collins, I think he will finally get his fouls under control and start to dominate on the defensive end! But if there had been a choose all 3 then I would have gone that route. Look at how Kanter played when he came over, I think Whiteside will go ham here. Simons looks to me like a future star once he fills out.
It wont take much for Simons to have a breakout season since he has only played in 8? games? But if he can get half of what he got on his last game with consistency I will be impressed. In order to keep the minutes he will have too. I think we are past Whiteside having a breakout season. I am just looking to see his foul shot to go up to mid sixties and develop a mid-range. Zach will have to be the one that the Blazers will need to have a breakout
I think GTjr may have a decent career just because he can shoot, but I think he plays the wrong position to get a ton of minutes, but I may be wrong.
Whiteside....contract year...Moda Center adrenaline...the dude might get DPY ….he's going to thrive in Stotts system with this roster.
I voted Simons. But i have a gut feeling Hassan is going to come out on fire to prove himself. The leadership of Damian, CJ, and the coaches will light a fire.
