On the eve of Portland Trail Blazers Media Day, one question is likely still festering on the minds of Rip City fans:
Who should make up the Blazers starting five this season?
Unfortunately, we’re already adding asterisks to this question after Portland third-year guard Scoot Henderson suffered a torn hamstring this week that will keep him out for 4-8 weeks at least. That injury may add more clarity to this question for opening night, but mystery still shrouds the guard rotation pecking order when everybody is healthy.
For the intents of this community discussion question, feel free to broadcast versions of your ideal starting five with and without Scoot as an option. The way this writer sees it, three spots appear to be locked in heading into training camp and opening night. Those spot