The 2017-18 Trail Blazers roster will look extremely similar to last year's squad, but that doesn't necessarily mean that Portland is destined to endure the same struggles this coming season.
Jason Quick of CSN NW put a spotlight on one of those causes for optimism by taking an in-depth look at Meyers Leonard's grueling offseason workout regimen. After a disastrous 2016-17 campaign—one that resulted in a decrease in Leonard’s numbers across the board—Leonard turned to renowned NBA trainer Drew Hanlen.
Hanlen, who has worked with the likes of NBA post players Joel Embiid and Dwight Howard, set out to come up with a program that would get Leonard's career back on track.