The Portland Trail Blazers Are EXCITING For 2025! (NBA Deep Dive)

[@DeHave]

Portland is so young and talented! So many freak athletes on this team too 🙏🏻💛 Note: worked extra hard on the intro today, thoughts?

[@amazonfinds9157]

The need to trade for Luka Garza he would make them a playin team immediately

[@renejimenez8329]

Great video! I'd recommend putting pictures and stats up while you talk about players' impact or are specifically talking about them. The Blazers post lilard trade is an exciting roster comprised of youth and budding talent. From 1 to 5, the blazers are in a flux of change and youth development. If they can land Cooper flag or a promising wing in the next 1-2 drafts, I'd say their rebuild is over

[@rosecityusa6120]

Your Scoot story was 🔥L🔥I🔥T🔥. Most of us Blazersmaniacs believe in Scoot City in Rip City‼️ Great Take! 1 other thing about Deni's trade. Although the Blazers gave up a lot to get him on the surface..but did they really? Because his contract is an absolute steal for the Blazers, very team friendly. Money gradually goes down each year as the NBA Cap rises. That's amazing value for the Trail Blazers. U said Toumani's name correctly I believe. (Too-mon-ee) is the best way I can explain how we hear it most in Portland. Great video, your takes & insight was fire Bruh‼️ 👍🏽🤟🏽💪🏽

[@DeHave]

Thank you! I was certainly impressed and enamored with him, I knew right there he cares and he’s willing to put the work in. 🔥🔥🔥

[@gregmock6808]

Great breakdown! As a lifetime Blazer fan I think you nailed it. I was 23 when we won a title with Walton. Hope to see another one....I like the talent we have but want to see them have a real core identity.

[@DeHave]

Wow that must’ve been an amazing series to watch, the late great bill Walton Vs prime Dr J! What a time to be a blazers fan that’s awesome! I hope to see another one too, I think patience is important for any rebuild and I think you’re starting to see the future core of this team take shape already. I’m wishing you and your fan base nothing but the best! Thanks for the feedback and support, honored to have you on the channel 🙏🏻

[@bentoboxofpokemonstuff6701]

Represent! Shout out to a real OG fan

[@tragictragedy6212]

Damn how was the civil war old man

[@guyben1657]

I personally the highest on Deni and Sharpe. Both can become stars if develop well. Scoot is a huge talent as well, he’ll need to improve his efficiency, and I’m afraid because he’s pretty small it will be more challenging for him.

[@Thrandi]

Thanks for the deep dive on the Blazers. Pretty accurate, thanks!

[@DeHave]

Thank you for the support 🙏🏻

[@PreetSingh-d7i]

Blazers fan here That's a fantastic video I enjoyed it a lot keep up the good work!

[@DeHave]

Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it, I’m honored 🙏🏻💛

[@hazeofthegreensmoke505]

Good takes on the Blazers. The only mistake was saying that Sharpe competed in the dunk contest. I believe he originally accepted the offer but backed out (probably because he didn't make the rising stars game).

[@rosecityusa6120]

💯💯💯💯 💯FACTS💯 💯💯💯💯

[@DeHave]

Thanks for the correction, you’re absolutely right! I appreciate that. Also I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🙏🏻

[@cadeng7507]

Wasn’t he injured

[@hazeofthegreensmoke505]

@@cadeng7507 No, he played almost every game his rookie year.

[@autograph415]

​@@cadeng7507no he declined the offer after not being offered a rising star spot, he didn't wanna go just to only partake in 1 event and chose to stay home and work on his game

[@shineinouzen7412]

As a blazers fan, you know your stuff! Appreciate the breakdown! Scoot is gonna be a problem in the coming years 🔥

[@DeHave]

Thank you! Glad you think so, and 100% he’s a star waiting to happen ! 🙏🏻

[@LucianConnally]

Definitely excited about the depth, competitive-ness, youth, length, athleticism, speed, passing, and most of all defensive minded coaching. And finally a good quad duo of shooting and defense at center, between Ayton, Clingan, Rob will, and duop.

[@KernalPancakes]

A lot of people gave up on Scoot. Boy is he gonna make people eat their words. He got so much better through out the year.

[@DeHave]

Truueee, well said 🙏🏻

[@BryanMalcom]

Great video, smart basketball mind. Jabari Walker actually has good defense tho and his 3 is getting better

[@sioml1486]

Really like this video, you got my follow! Keep going, from italy! ❤

[@DeHave]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I have Italian blood so it’s amazing people from Italy are watching! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ericroberts7485]

Tank it again.

[@Habeev07]

It's a shame Ant has to be traded for Scoot and Sharpe to be the PG and SG of the future. Hoping LAL trades for Jerami Grant to allow Deni Avdija to be full time PF and allow Camara to be the starting SF. I really like how young and raw Rupert is too. He should be getting all the backup SF mins. Also hoping they move off Ayton next year, Clingan is already the best defender on team and isn't afraid to bang down low unlike soft serve Ayton. Hate all the middies he takes and won't even try to expand his game to shoot 3s. They also wanna TANK next year for good lottery pick so playing vets over young talent just to save face and try and win more; so the greedy front office of Jody, Burt, and Joe can sell a few more seats over the course of the season and pad their pockets is flat out irresponsible to the fanbase that deserves a proper rebuild

[@mckmitten4126]

Been a blazer fan since Damian Lillard was a rookie. And I’ve never been more excited about the future of the team. There’s just so many assets that could be amazing. It feels like they aren’t trying to focus on one player and that’s what I love about

[@brettb3919]

I appreciate your take on the Blazer's players. I am a lifelong Blazers fan, and mostly agree with you. I am not a huge fan of Grant's game, seems like a black hole on offense which detracts from the team game (that is just my opinion), but he does put up the numbers. Also, Shaedon Sharpe did not participate in the dunk contest. He was invited but pulled out after he was left out of the rookie game. I would have loved to have seen that.

[@DeHave]

Those are very fair takes and i appreciate them. And thank you for the correction! I appreciate you saying I did an okay job on your team, that’s the best thing I can hear! I think this is an exciting time, my advice as someone who watched every single Sixers game during the process, embrace and enjoy it. There’s something nice, exciting and refreshing to feel that the best is ahead of you and having no expectations for winning. It’s not until the rebuild ends where you become stressed out, disappointed and angry lol I hope you don’t go through that after this rebuild but I’m sure you know all this stuff already being a nba fan yourself! Thanks for the feedback 🔥🙏🏻

[@ReadyUpGo]

I have too many subscriptions already but you are a rare voice on any subject because you’re smart, you get to it, observant and knowledgeable. I predict that you will have a lot of choices professionally going forward. Best to you. I’m very excited about the coming season with the broader roster and developing young and talented players on this team. For me progress is the scoreboard. Fan since ‘76. New subscriber.

[@vladimirpejcinoski5248]

Appreciate your honesty on Anf..hes cornerstone to build a championship (not as #1 or alfa, but as a playmaker sniper that any team needs).. Grant most likely be traded for more picks, Sharps is one of the most exciting player in the league. Ayton might play as a pf as well next to Clingan (just needs to shoot more 3s) as a twin towers lineup to play against teams like wolves spurs..

[@DeHave]

Wishing you best of luck, hope nothing but the best for the Blazers 🙏🏻🔥

[@goldite1122]

Excited for the future of this team. I completely think that Grant has to be traded this offseason to make the tanking process easier. We need to win the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes this year!!!!

[@DeHave]

Good luck! Hope you win the lottery 🙏🏻

[@BC-go5yl]

I appreciate this. From #RipCity 💯I liked, and Subscribed.

[@CB-ep9ll]

Jabari Walker is a defensive beast - he can guard 1-4 and some 5s, but Billups played him as an undersized center when Zers were in full tank mode. His numbers don’t do him justice or show how much of a DOG he has within.

[@Kaizikon]

Good one !

[@DeHave]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@alphisbadatbloons]

As a blazers fan, I just want grant gone, and i want sharpe and scoot to get more minutes. I don't want to win a bunch of games, I want a great pick in 2025 hopefully.

[@DeHave]

That’s a good plan, I hope it works out like that for you guys 🙏🏻

[@dalestephens1588]

Capture the Flagg!!!! It’s not fun to suck and lose 60 games but for us to truly get better, it’s a must!

[@DeHave]

That’s great slogan! I love that, hope you get him!

[@tylerminson4104]

I sure am excited

[@shiftyscoot]

They’ve already done a great job of getting guys that love to play the game and can grind on defense (Toumani Camara, Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson, ect.) This team has so much athleticism, and now drafting Donovan clingan, I think they are going to end up being good. It’ll be a bit before they make the playoffs, but I think they’ll have a good shot at it by 2027.

[@TeeLeww81]

thx for not dogging on our boy Sterling.. He has a ton of talent and an incredible work ethic.. Scoot will get it together.

[@DeHave]

No problem, totally agree 🙏🏻

[@francomontlivier4944]

good breakdown

[@DeHave]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Kanjiie]

I truly believe scoot is going the mip this year idky but i have a feeling

[@DeHave]

W Take. He’s certainly gonna shut the haters up 🔥

[@randythemitoman]

I hadn't thought about it till recently, but I wonder if the Blazers front office would consider waiving Robert Williams on a career-ending injury status to get salary cap relief (a la Brandon Roy).

[@rcnyoplait]

Blazer fan Excited about the youth Dont think we'll get Cooper Top 3 draft would make me satisfied

[@jackdriggers4413]

The blazers actually resigned Delano Blanton this year. Not a huge move but that’s the only guy they resigned off the top of my head

[@DeHave]

Thank you for the correction, you’re right! Should’ve seen that 🙏🏻

[@jackdriggers4413]

@@DeHave no problem love the video I personally think sharpe has more upside than scoot but they’re pretty damn close regardless and should be able to complement each other very well

[@Luvaa_.]

Blazer fan, I fear 2 more years of tanking before any acquisitions help towards a playoff run. I hope it’s get Flagg and make moves. I enjoy all players, but yea some moves need to be made.

[@DeHave]

Wishing you best of luck, thanks for the feedback 🙏🏻

[@metal--babble346]

Blazers need a new coach. 60 point losses should have been a red flag.

[@DeHave]

Interesting, you’re certainly right about their massive blowouts, you think it’s Billups? Genuinely curious!🙏🏻

[@32kirby32]

@@DeHaveI think to compete in the NBA you want the best possible talent wise and that includes coach. Billups was mainly picked because Lillard wanted him. It has gone the way it has, whether it’s all his fault or not, I def think we should consider all of our options on replacing him. Maybe not this year but 1-2 years from now I bet he’s gone

[@Big_Krone]

As a Blazer fan idk wtf is going on. We traded our best player ever for ayton and RW3, and brogdon. We got basically nothing back. Our two best players by far are Ant who's a 1 and Ayton who's a 5. We drafted a 1 and now a 5. This franchise is a absolute dumpster fire. If we trade a guy as special as ant right now when his value is low, I'm gonna lose my full head of hair

[@JEREMYTAYLOR-s1b]

Deni will be good player

[@The_Boonj]

Blazer fan here. Play like poop for Coop!

[@ShinRau]

I’m writing this before watching maybe u said it in the video but Portland need to trade both Grant and Simons. Sharpe is a SG not SF. So trading Simons and moving Sharpe to SG is the first thing they should do because Simons is not a franchise star. He is a perfect 3 or 4th guy on a playoff team. I would like to see him in Orlando. As for Grant, he can stay just for now. They don’t have a starting caliber PF. I don’t see Avdija as PF and Jabari Walker (Maybe starter if he improves his shooting) and Camara is a bench guy. I would like to see starting five of Scoot Sharpe Avdija Grant Ayton as for next season.

[@ShinRau]

@DeHave Hmm you consider Simons best player for Blazers. I mean sure he is. But potential wise, is he better than Sharpe and Scoot? I don’t think so. We will see. Blazers will obviously tank for Coop. They should go for PF in 2025 Draft. And Thanks for giving Scoot his flowers. He is not a bust. Thanks for that. If everything goes well like Sharpe turns into a player like JB( I see him as a player like JB in the future) and Scoot turns into 25 4 7 guy, we should trade Ayton and start Clingan. Cuz we need clingan’s defense more than Ayton’s offense.

[@ShinRau]

I’m so excited as a die hard Blazers fan. We have a future in our hands. Thanks for the video ❤

[@johnfitzpatrick8310]

Well done considering you're not watching every Blazer game like I am. Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment, but I love watching these young guys. You didn't mention coaching, which the experts agree is an issue. You could not find a better mentor than Billups though. One more tank season, we capture the Flagg, and away we go!

[@PRHandle777]

We extended Walker and Camara.

[@DeHave]

Thanks for the correction 🙏🏻

[@terrywilber4564]

Shaedon never played a game at Kentucky. HE is the Blazer with the highest upside by far. Scoot is going to be very good but probably not great. I did enjoy the majority of your video. Time Lord will be traded when they can show that he's healthy. DeAndre will probably be around for at least a year depending on Clingans development.

[@jeffreygoodwin9609]

Simmon’s will never be close to a Dame or Roy. Scoot’s always in the negative and Sharpe has missed more games than he’s played. We might see 25 wins this year.

[@PatrickMartin-k6v]

For crying out loud, the Blazers are open to trading Simons and if that's the case they certainly aren't planning on building around him.

[@voice2skul]

blazer fan here - I think scoot is a hinderance to the rebuild plan. itd be best to try to trade him now while he's still worth something (not much).. But just listening to his interviews its clear to see he's dumb as a rock. He cant make 3's, he has more turnovers than points, and overshoots layups. yes it was year 1 for scoot, I get it, but there was more than enough of a sample size to see that there really isn't much hope and promise. trading simons would be soo dumb since he's young and very good - and hasn't even reached his peak yet..

[@sandrasparrow2193]

Kris Murray?

[@DeHave]

Should’ve mentioned him, you’re right! 🙏🏻

[@starshipcaptain4753]

Who plays defense on that team?

[@bartekino]

clingan, rob, deni, walker, camara, thybulle, murray.

[@robertseals-jx6ox]

I want grant and ayton gone and thybull

[@JesseJackson-m8b]

We could get ALOT back for that

[@DeHave]

Oh yeah, that’s quite a few picks and maybe a star player, good take 🙏🏻

[@scottwickett1273]

@@DeHave Wait, wut?

[@32kirby32]

Plus Robert Williams. We want to get value back tho, let it happen and not rushing or forcing it too quickly so we don’t get short end of the trade

[@MrJjreid]

Clingan isn't better and doesnt have a higher upside than a healthy Timelord. Timelord can defend at the perimeter and rim and also a lob threat. Clingan isn't the center you build a championship around. The Blazers should have drafted Cody Williams

[@hazeofthegreensmoke505]

You mean the guy who just won two NCAA championships isn't a championship level player? Huh.

[@MrJjreid]

@hazeofthegreensmoke505 Timelord has been a major contributor to an NBA finals team and was top 3 in DPOY votes. College basketball is no where close to the NBA level.

[@tarasgubarik]

dont ever say that again willams is injury prone one hes short for a center he gets bodied by these players like wemby and chet two and third clingan is a defensive anchor who reminds me of a better walker kessler who can devolop a jump shot while cody willams where good on that part we got denii at the 4 for a reason 3 if grant is there

[@MrJjreid]

@tarasgubarik Timelord has guarded Embid, Bam, and Giannis. He's not getting bodied by Wemby and Chet they barely weigh 200 pounds.

[@tarasgubarik]

@@MrJjreid dude check his defrnsive rating he only got up there cuz he was in boston and the fans of the league love him i dont know what your saying giannis cooked him in the playoffs bam is the same height as willams so its even match and embid is soft he will get destroyed by wemby and we know that

[@johndunn8716]

Portland can be dead last and won't get #1 pick again

[@DeHave]

I really hope not 🤞🏻

[@pacemoccasin439]

Fanbase has tank brain now it’s ingrained in them, there’s plenty of talent to work with it’s all about trades. They’ll be bad enough for a lottery pick but you can’t rely on the ping pong balls as much now

[@leonconcepcion2079]

The knicks, the Houston rockets and the spurs would play duo centers in the game like the twin towers in Houston way back when with akeem olajuwon and Samson. 14:34

[@REDSavage369]

Enjoy those 15 wins

[@LTG22]

lol they are? ooook

[@DeHave]

For me they are

[@rosecityusa6120]

4:47 Rigged for sure‼️lol How about how Portland was 1 digit off from having Wemby..fishy if U think about it. The Blazers are in a bad place ownership wise & the NBA was like no way are we sending the NBA's next cash cow up there in the PNW (Pacific Northwest) to that mess. Wemby wanted San Antonio too.. also fishy..

[@DeHave]

What’s really unfortunate is last time you had #1 was Oden 😭😭😭

[@scottwickett1273]

That tinfoil hat looks good on you!

[@scottwickett1273]

@@DeHave I am so old that I was one of the people screaming from the rooftops that they should have taken Durant.

[@MarJonKRon]

Blazers are dead last in the West

[@rosecityusa6120]

As a die-hard Blazers fan I hope you're right for this season too.

[@DeHave]

I agree they will be and I think they want to be lol that’s probably their goal and other than maybe Utah I think they have a shot at it 😂

[@chirocket4791]

Gave yourself an out using 2025

[@DeHave]

I meant the entire 2025 season. I don’t need an out, I’m excited to watch these young guys in 2024 and 2025.

[@HarringtonWebb-l5d]

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[@larryloveday2845]

The game is BASKETball ! Clingan, Camara, Walker,Thybulle,Murray, and Rupert ALL need to become league average shooters to be the starters we hope they become. Then we need to draft the ALPHA that sets the team identity , as none of these guys are that .Scoot and/or Sharpe might become the Alpha (maybe).

[@mxchael9931]

there literally a star wing or forward away from being a consistent playoff team and probably a NBA finals team in five years

[@scottwickett1273]

Lmao wut.

[@mxchael9931]

@@scottwickett1273 think of this, deni, Flagg, Camura and clingan frontline. That’s a sneaky elite defensive upside along the frontline

[@maxrabune6085]

Toumani Camara will exceed nic batum