CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 18: Enes Kanter #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers is guarded by P.J. Washington #25 of the Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on April 18, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
The Portland Trail Blazers have struggled at the big man position for three consecutive seasons. Jusuf Nurkic is the best big this team has had for a while, but with his injury status, foul troubles, and then the long-term injuries to Zach Collins, this team continues to be short-handed in that position.