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Portland Trail Blazers Must Avoid Marginalizing NBA Star Deni Avdija This Season
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First reported by N12 · 1 day ago
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The Portland Trail Blazers' new backcourt lineup threatens to reduce Deni Avdija's offensive role, but experts warn against sidelining the team's newest All-Star to preserve his development and team balance.
- 01Portland's new backcourt includes Ja Morant, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, and Scoot Henderson.
- 02Deni Avdija emerged as Portland's leading offensive option last season and became an All-Star.
- 03Journalist Kyler Fox warns against reducing Avdija's role despite the crowded backcourt.
- 04Morant and Lillard require the ball to maximize their impact, complicating Avdija's role.
- 05Avdija's development as a primary offensive player took two seasons and should not be reversed.
- 06No official response from the Blazers has been made regarding Avdija's role changes.
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