Every team needs a player who is willing to do the dirty work. Someone who is willing to do the things that don’t always translate to the box score. For the Trail Blazers that role is currently being filled by Ed Davis. Throughout his seven year career he has struggled to find a home – despite putting up fairly consistent numbers.
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The Trail Blazers have made it a point to improve their interior defense, but Davis’ role in that process isn’t crystal clear. Al-Farouq Aminu is set to move to the power forward spot, Mason Plumlee appears to have the starting center spot locked down, and Festus Ezeli (if healthy) should eat up a healthy amount of reserve minutes.