The Portland Trail Blazers added another top-10 pick this summer by taking Donovan Clingan with the No. 7 overall pick in last month’s NBA Draft.
Usually, top selections get a chance to showcase their stuff right away, but Clingan may have an obstacle or two in the way to allow that to happen. That’s why Bleacher Report writer Jonathan Wasserman believes Clingan will come off the bench in his rookie season.
Donovan Clingan will come off the bench with Deandre Ayton making $34 million and providing far more offense.
Portland clearly took him as a best player available option at No.