Nassir Little enters his third NBA season with just enough hype to boost his confidence, but not too much that he’s crippled by pressure.
After putting a list of injuries and ailments behind him, the young Portland Trail Blazers wing looks to be in the best shape of his young career with many pundits anticipating 2021-22 as his year to shine.
On paper, Little has the physical gifts to not only stick as a rotation player but thrive as an above-average starter.
I’m not the first, nor will I be the last to compare him to the former Blazer Gerald Wallace.