Joe Cronin Is a Genius?

What an interesting off-season with the Portland Trail Blazers, as it's been ironic. Jrue Holiday's trade to the Celtics two off-seasons ago caught everyone by surprise. Now, giving away Anfernee Simons to make more room for third-year player Scoot Henderson. The team brought in Yang Hansen, an international player from China. He played well in the Summer League. The best part is bringing back Portland legend Damian Lillard after he tore his Achilles. Portland's morale must be high. They improved their roster by adding veterans and young players. They're hoping for a strong run this season. Joe Cronin has done a good job in building a future in Portland.

Joe Cronin seemed like he played 4D chess. The Bucks traded for Damian Lillard. In return, they received Toumani Camara, a young and impressive defender. Joe is building a team with young players and veteran players who are at the tail ends of their careers. Now, Yang Hansen and Donovan Clingan have more chances ahead as DeAndre Ayton was bought out. Simmons' trade opens up more opportunities for Scoot Henderson. Now he can meet the high expectations of being a top-three pick. It will be interesting to see what the team does with Jrue Holiday. Dame is missing this season, so Scoot is the main guard now. He could play this season and get traded by the deadline or next season.

Jrue Holiday's situation is interesting, as the veteran point guard has shown to be on the decline. Which is why the Boston Celtics decided to trade him away and clear cap space so they can go younger. Now, Jrue can be the veteran guard who brings defensive energy and is a floor general. Holiday can help establish a winning culture, which could help them make a run for the playoffs this year. Jrue Holiday has a chance to lead well this season. His future looks interesting, especially with Damian Lillard rehabbing.

Dame Time is back in Portland! After a few seasons in Milwaukee, where things didn’t work out, he chose to return home and ride off into the sunset. Portland fans, everyone, are happy to see the 36-year-old Portland legend come back to make one last run. Now, he will miss the season, but his impact will remain strong. Damian Lillard will be a strong veteran for the young players.

Portland has many talented young players. Shaedon Sharpe aims to make a big leap this season. He is due for an extension and could make the expected jump needed to be the future of this team. Scoot Henderson has had a lot of potholes in his ride, but this season the hope is that he puts his game together. Yang Henson could be a great center and a Nikola Jokić-type center. Toumani Camara is a defensive genius who is building on his game as his potential is endless. Donovan Clingen has shown signs of being a great center, and with Ayton gone, he will continue to build on his game.Deni Avdija has a great all-around game with his ability to shoot, pass, and rebound. Portland has a good core of young players, and if they make a jump, they can make a deep run.

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