Looking into the Portland Trail Blazers’ presumable future got a little easier this summer after both Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum extended their contracts. The crew over at NBCSports, led by Kurt Helin, tried to predict who the 50 best players would be five years from now. They pinned CJ McCollum at no. 42, between Victor Oladipo and RJ Barrett, while Damian Lillard landed at 33, putting him between Lauri Markkanen and Rudy Gobert. In McCollum’s case, they declared that he will work to improve his game, especially on defense.
How Good Will CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard Be in Five Years?
