NBA Power Rankings: The Best Backcourts In The NBA
By Mark Wilson
Apr 29, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives around Memphis Grizzlies guard Nick Calathes (12) in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Portland 99-93. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
10. Portland Trail Blazers
Backcourt: Damian Lillard & Gerald Henderson/ C.J. McCollum
Damian Lillard is now the face of the franchise and with that comes huge responsibilities. He has the talent to make the transition as his perimeter game has now matched his attack-the-basket profile, but he must become more of a playmaker as well.
Gerald Henderson, who came over in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets this offseason, brings with him a consistent outside shot and defense. But the starter in my opinion should be the C.J. McCollum. He paid his dues last season as the Blazers were hit with a rash of injuries to the backcourt. He and Lillard have great chemistry together and his ability to fill up a stat sheet will do well for the new look Blazers in 2015.
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