The Portland Trail Blazers have a long road ahead of them in the rebuild if and when they trade or move on from Damian Lillard.
Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman took a small peek inside what that future may look like in a way-too-early 2024 mock draft.
The Blazers were slated to select G League Ignite forward Matas Buzelis with the No. 2 pick.
Buzelis may have trouble with the G League’s physicality, but there will be a clear draw to his combination of 6’10” size and guard skills.
Buzelis’ height and shooting create a high floor for scouts to picture, while his ball-handling and shot-making versatility hint at a perimeter mismatch and All-Star upside.