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Fans of the Portland Trail Blazers aren’t sure what their team will look like next season.
The Blazers are in a weird situation right now as the future of Damian Lillard is figured out.
But it’s very likely that one player fans will be rooting on in 2023-24 will be Shaedon Sharpe.
Sharpe has been with the team for a whole season already and has been getting a decent amount of time on the floor during the Summer League.
On Tuesday night, he impressed the crowd with a definitive and awe-inspiring dunk over the Charlotte Hornets.
SHAEDON SHARPE WITH AUTHORITY
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This dunk from Sharpe was part of a very strong fourth quarter for the star.
He actually played poorly for much of the game on Tuesday, going just 3-of-11 from the field for the first three quarters.
But he got hot in the final period and ended up shooting 5-of-6 as he helped secure the Blazers win.
Sharpe’s Summer League performances come after a rookie year that left many a bit disappointed.
With 9.9 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists a game, Sharpe wasn’t the breakout player that some had hoped for.
He showed promise but wasn’t as electric as certain people expected.
With the impending loss of Lillard and the addition of Scoot Henderson, fans are expecting big things from Sharpe in the new season.
He has already shown that he works well with Henderson and they are building a special relationship.
And without Lillard leading the team, he has a chance to build his skills and gain more attention.
This Summer League performance might mark the beginning of a very big season for Sharpe.
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