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Trail Blazers’ Shocking Draft Move: Genius Pick or Front Office Disaster? | Inside Portland's Bold Rebuild with Sean Highkin

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In this episode of Hoopsology, Blazers insider Sean Highkin and author of Rose Garden Report the goes inside the Blazers' draft strategy of picking Yang Hansen and he reveals what led to the surprise pick, and unpack comparisons to Nikola Jokić. Plus, we break down Portland’s win-now moves, Jrue Holiday’s arrival, a revamped coaching staff, the looming ownership sale, and the rising buzz around Portland's incoming WNBA team.

You’ll hear:

• Why the Blazers ignored consensus and trusted their gut

• How Yang Hansen became "Chinese Jokic" in scouts' eyes

• Why the Jrue Holiday trade signals a shift in Portland's timeline

• The real impact of ownership changes and coaching hires

• What the WNBA expansion means for basketball in Portland

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