The law of averages is a monster. It is ruthless and unavoidable. It’s heavy-handed. It hits hard, affecting great players and benchwarmers alike. So what will the Trail Blazers do when it comes looking for the team’s best player?
Damian Lillard has been on a tear lately. Over the last 10 games, during which the Blazers have gone 9-1, he’s averaging an astonishing 35.4 points per game, highest in the league in that span. He’s shooting 48.9 percent from the field in those 10 games, including a stellar 43 percent from three.