The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to lose one of the best players in franchise history in Damian Lillard, whether it’s sometime this summer or during the 2023-24 season. That begs the question: Once Dame is gone, who will take over as Rip City’s main attraction?
This article identifies three standout contenders to be the Blazers’ best player five years from now. Then, it provides a prediction after analyzing various factors, including each candidate’s skill set, strengths, weaknesses and developmental trajectory.
There are legitimate cases to be made for each player, which is an excellent sign that the Blazers are on track to have a promising future in the post-Lillard era as they begin to retool around these players.