Going into this season for the Portland Trail Blazers there was one major question surrounding the starting lineup. The point guard, shooting guard, power forward, and center were set in stone, but there was a three man race to take the starting small forward role. Two of the three were more traditional forwards in Nassir Little and Justise Winslow, but it was Josh Hart who won out in the end.
Hart has started every game after being acquired by the Blazers last season, but as a traditional shooting guard, having him appear next to Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons in the starting lineup this season led to some questions.