Whether it’s a local or national perspective, discussion about the Trail Blazers inevitably starts with Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. Jusuf Nurkic usually joins the marquis as well, but it ultimately ends with “yeah but...” when it pertains to Portland’s wing core. It’s not a hot take or all that surprising to anyone that follows the Blazers that the wings leave something to be desired. However, how far away are Portland’s wings from being good enough compared to their contemporaries?
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If you take a look at a basic “3 & D” profile (minimum parameters for 3-point attempts & percentage) you get a decent idea of the levels to this type of player.