Portland Trail Blazers.

Blazers Lead

@BlazersLead · 4d ago

Another long-winded answer from Nori on the team’s identity but it’s nice to hear:

- Wants to guard above the three-point line and do so aggressively
- Close out fast and hard on shooters
- Play with tempo and move the ball, don’t let defenses get set and don’t play a lot of iso

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Jason Quick

@jwquick · 5d ago

Damian Lillard today said “as far as I know, Ja will start, I will start and Deni will start … that’s as far as I know.”

However, he added the lineup - and in particular his starting role - hasn’t been a topic of conversation between he and coach Micah Nori. Take that FWIW

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Jason Quick

@jwquick · 5d ago

First day observation at Blazers practice:

*Singled out play of center Brandon Carlson, whose offensive rebounding and energy were noteworthy.

*favorite moment was Rob Williams making free throws to win game.

*Noted Toumani Camara’s perimeter D

*Scoot’s pace/Ja’s creating

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MrBuckBuck

@MrBuckBuckNBA · 6d ago

Ja Morant on the first impressions he got from head coach MIcah Nori: "Very cool, chill guy... I feel like his communication is definitely big time, especially for me now... he is a great player's coach, and I feel like guys are definitely connect with him."

He also mentions he

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Sahal Arwo

@TwoForOneTalk · 6d ago

Head Coach Micah Nori on Ja and Dame playing together/defensively:

“ We have a luxury of Donovan and Robert being behind them to protect them and on the wings with Camara and Jrue…Deni as well “

Says they will protect them but also says other teams need to be able to guard

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Hallie DeVore

@halliedevore · 6d ago

Micah Nori spoke about the same concern.

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Efficient Bets · Sports Analysis 💎

@efficientbets · 9d ago

Portland's camp says Damian Lillard looks like his old self. The numbers are not as sure.

Coach Micah Nori says that if he had never known Dame and just walked in to watch them play, he "would not be able to tell he had any type of surgery." Toumani Camara called what he's seen

Road Trippin’ Show

@RoadTrippinShow · 9d ago

Thad Matta didn’t even let Greg Oden think about returning to college!

Greg Oden breaks down wanting to run it back for another year at #OhioState and his coach just laughing right in his face!

@channingfrye

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