In a season full of more downs than ups, the are starting to gel as a unit and find cohesion through wins and losses. Multiple factors come into play, but in an article posted today [subscription required] Jason Quick of The Athletic claims that the Blazers’ newfound bond lies largely at the feet of Head Coach Chauncey Billups.
One contributing factor is a togetherness and camaraderie being built among and between the players, as evidenced at team meals and gatherings:
“The first time we did it, guys ate, then started leaving,” Billups said.