Last year's offseason,TrailblazerIn pursuit of the goal of the playoffs, a series of transfer operations were made, the most notable of which was the acquisition of Jerami from the Pistons tradeGrant。At that time, the core of the team was still thereDamianLillard, whileGrantIt can only be regarded as the third core. However, his performance in the team is quite good, averaging 20 per game5 points, 45 rebounds and 24 assists. However, due to the lack of overall strength of the team,GrantYou can't change a team's record on your own.
With the experience of missing the playoffs again and again,TrailblazerStart thinking about rebuilding the team. They were lucky to be inDraftThe third place in the conference was drawnDraftand took this as an opportunity to start a reconstruction plan. However, their choice raised questions from the outside world, because they chose itDefendersHenderson, and the boss of the team isLillard, and so do the second mastersDefenders, so people began to questionTrailblazerWhether or not to really rebuild. LillardI was also disappointed with the team's decision, believing that the team's goal was no longer to challenge for a championship, so he finally chose to request a trade to leaveTrailblazer
After months of negotiations,TrailblazerEventually, it willLillardSent to the Bucks in exchange for chips such as Holiday and Allen. In addition to trading, they also choose to work withGrantReached a 5-year 1$600 million contract renewal. At the time, many people were skeptical of this contract, arguingTrailblazerSigning a junk contract for a period of up to five years also limits the future development of the team. However,TrailblazerHopefullyGrantHe could be the heart of the team's rebuild, so they decided to keep him as part of their long-term plan.
After the start of the new season,Trailblazerplayed an unsatisfactory performance, and once suffered a series of defeats. Obviously, lostLillardThe impact on the team is very big because the team's offensive system basically revolves aroundLillardExpanded. However, in the matchupRaptorsof the game,GrantFinally ushered in the explosion, cutting 22 points and 6 rebounds in the game, helping the team get the first win of the new season. After that, inGrantWith the help of the help,TrailblazerPlayed a wave of three consecutive wins. However, the strength of the team is limited, and when it comes to some strong teams, they still seem to be overwhelmed.
As of now,TrailblazerThe record is still not optimistic, with a total of 5 wins and 12 losses. However,GrantHe became the best player in the team, averaging 23 per game4 points, 4 rebounds and 23 assists and a shooting percentage of 451%, 42 three-point shooting6%, which is also a new high for his career. In the match against the Kings,GrantHe recorded a personal best of the season, finishing with 38 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks. It is worth mentioning that inTrailblazerIn a wave of consecutive defeats,GrantSix games have scored at least 20 points, stabilizing the team's scoring output.
It is worth mentioningGrantIt has now becomeTrailblazer, he used his strength to prove that he deserves this big contract. However, for fans and the outside world, his ceiling is still limited and cannot be comparedLillardThat would change the outcome of the game by yourself. AlthoughGrantOutstanding performance, howeverTrailblazerHe still can't be expected to lead the team back to the playoffs alone. So, forGrantwithTrailblazerA peaceful breakup may be the most appropriate option. AlthoughGrantHe played well, but other teams were still cautious about his interest. It's the first year of his big contract and no one knows for sure if his form will continue, so there's a good chance he won't be able to complete the move this season. IfGrantIf he can continue to play his current form, he will certainly be able to attract teams that are desperate to win the championship next offseason. ForTrailblazerLet's keep itGrantThere is no point in this big contract anymore, and he may affect the smallSimmonswithHendersonand other young player development.
Overall,TrailblazerThe team is in the process of rebuilding, although they were sent awayLillardwithNurkicIn exchange for some new players, but to establish a core player, we need to see how these players perform in actual combat. Currently,TrailblazerThey don't have a good record, they play mostly the bottom teams in the league, and they are still at a disadvantage when facing teams at a playoff level. TrailblazerThe team's rebuilding plan takes time and patience whileGrantAs the leader of the team, he played an important role in this process. Despite today's theTrailblazerThe team faces some difficulties, but they have the potential to helpGrantto attract more potential players and strengthen the team. At the moment,GrantHaving become the team's leading scorer and leader, his performance will be the differenceTrailblazerThe team's record and future direction. Regardless of the endGrantWhether to stay or notTrailblazerHe has proven his quality and worth, and his addition brings new hope to the team's rebuilding journey.