Gone are the days of Mason Plumlee starting the fast break. Instead, its back to fundamental, big man basketball of Nurkic.
It’s a welcome change to a team that has been disappointing us this season, and all signs so far point to Nurkic as a positive step for Portland. The skills he brings to the table could boost the Blazers’ offense to new heights.
As we wait to see whether his interior defense will be enough to help our poor perimeter defense, here are some offensive schemes that Nurkic will look to improve.
High Low
Nurkic’s ability to score from nearly everywhere inside the three point line is something the Blazers haven’t had since LaMarcus Aldridge.