The Portland Trail Blazers landed Josh Hart in the momentous CJ McCollum trade with the New Orleans Pelicans a couple of days before February’s trade deadline. While not on the same offensive talent level as McCollum, Hart is a versatile two-way player and a far better fit on this currently revamping Portland team.
The 6’5 Villanova alumnus’ ability to handle, facilitate, shoot, slash and defend positions one through four contrast with McCollum’s proclivity for isolation ball, volume shooting and high usage.
In 13 games with the Blazers, Hart averaged 19.9 points on 37 three point percent shooting, 5.