The Portland Trail Blazers were looking to make a trade on the wing to bolster their roster as they continue with their playoff push. Three Words: Norman, Norman, Norman. The Blazers traded away Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood at the trade deadline for Norman Powell from the Toronto Raptors. Trent Jr. still has room to grow, but the Blazers simply were not going to be able to afford his services coming into the off-season. Making the move for Norman Powell was smart.
Norman Powell’s Efficiency
Let’s take a look at the comparison with Trent Jr.