> Normally you’d expect to find a player here. But Nori, Portland’s new head coach, is in a great position to exceed expectations in his first opportunity in the lead role after being an assistant coach in the NBA since 2009, most recently with Minnesota.
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> Nori brings to Portland a strong offensive reputation and an ability to shrug off adversity, two attributes that should serve him well. If he can wring more useful life out of franchise legend Lillard, revive Morant’s dynamic skills, cover for both defensively, get Avdija to adjust to all those guards and guide the team back to the postseason, he’ll have achieved his breakout.