The Trail Blazers will put the 2019-20 NBA season in motion with media day on Monday. A successful march to the Western Conference Finals and a summer full of roster turnover has given our contributors at Blazer’s Edge plenty to think about. With that in mind, we asked our writers to discuss what they are optimistic about heading into season ahead.
Ryan A. Sterling (@chase_blazedge): One name is all that is needed for optimism: Damian Lillard. Top five scorer in the NBA. MVP candidate in a completely fair world. Even with all of the roster turnover, Lillard is the rock that the Blazers can rely upon.