This offseason, the Portland Trail Blazers have committed to doubling down on their defensive identity. From the extensions of Joe Cronin and Chauncey Billups to the swap of Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday, this has been a point of emphasis from top to bottom as an organization. But this raises a critical question about their rebuild: where does Shaedon Sharpe fit into these plans?
The uncomfortable truth may be that he doesn't because of his lack of defense.
Fans don't want to hear this, but the Blazers may have to have an odd man out in their rebuild at some point.