https://theathletic.com/podcast/124-from-the-rose-garden/ Jason Quick is doing a podcast on the Blazers for the athletic podcast network. The most recent one is a full 25 minute interview with Dame. Worth a listen, as Dame's is always a good listen. Some notes: 1. Dame talked to Hassan when we recruited him in 2016, almost came until Miami offered the max. 2. Dame compares Tolliver to Ed Davis, in the that they're always in the right place on offense/defense, and always talking to teammates. Smart guy to have on the floor. 3. Was surprised by how polite Nassir is. 4. Doesn't want to lose perspective of what's actually important in life (his son, family, etc.). The media heads don't bother him anymore because when he's 40, no one is going to talk about him anyways.
I never thought Tolliver was the greatest player when we had him early in his career. I'm not high on him now but I guess you never know.
I listened to it, and my biggest takeaway was Lillard saying he’s going to play off the ball more, at least initially. Seems like Hezonja is going to have the ball in his hands a lot.
