Without a minute played in the regular season, Trail Blazers rookie Gary Trent Jr.’s NBA future is already looking bright. The reason: the NBA’s emphasis on freedom of movement. Yes it is early, but scoring has exploded across the league through the first week of action. Now more than ever, players who generate offense by moving away from the ball are excelling. Trent, one of the best three-point shooting guards in the country last year, is primed to capitalize on the new playing style.
Before we get to Trent’s future, let’s take a closer look at what exactly officials are looking for.