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Deni Avdija's Rise May Force Ja Morant to Bench Role
A writer argues that Deni Avdija's strong performance last season makes him the priority for the Portland Trail Blazers, suggesting Ja Morant should come off the bench. Avdija's emergence as a point-forward led the team to the playoffs, and writer Reese Kunz believes the team should build around him.
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What happened
- 01Writer Reese Kunz suggests Ja Morant should start on the bench for the Portland Trail Blazers.
- 02Kunz argues Deni Avdija's breakout season makes him the team's priority.
- 03Avdija's playmaking and size created matchup problems, similar to stars like Luka Dončić.
- 04The acquisition of Morant could hinder Avdija's development if not managed correctly.
- 05Kunz believes Morant could serve as a secondary ball-handler to ease Avdija's load.
- 06The writer suggests Morant should begin the season as the team's sixth man.
The acquisition of Morant is seen as a potential risk if he hinders Avdija's development or the team's established success. Kunz suggests Morant could be a valuable secondary ball-handler but should start the season as the sixth man.
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