2019 NBA Draft: Nassir Little looks to bring versatility to the Trail Blazers

By Alec Lasley | Jun 22, 2019

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: Nassir Little poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted with the 25th overall pick by the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 24: Nassir Little #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after a play against the Washington Huskies during their game in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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The best part about Little’s new team is that he won’t have to try to do it all. He’s made it. He’s in the NBA and he went to a very good team that will allow him to make mistakes and learn.

He doesn’t need to come in and be a 20-point per game guy, but just someone who will compete every time he is on the floor, something he always does.

With the backcourt of the Trail Blazers, Little will rarely have to try to create offense for himself, rather taking advantage of the playmaking ability of both Lillard and McCollum. That will take a lot of pressure off of him and allow him to play more freely.

Little will take time to develop his skill set, but with his raw athleticism and tools he possesses already if his overall offensive game develops, he could turn into a sure-fire All-Star and be the missing link to what the Trail Blazers need.

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