Every year, teams project common themes and messages at NBA Media Day, trying to set expectations and a uniform narrative for the upcoming season. A sampling you may hear from around the league: We’re going to play faster ... We got a lot deeper this summer ... We’re trying to establish a new identity. At the Portland Trail Blazers 2024 Media Day at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum Monday morning, the franchise followed that common mold.
Last year, following the recent departure of Portland legend Damian Lillard, the big message was the team entering a new chapter.