August 4th, August Today, US media Clutchpoints posted a message talking about the Trail Blazers in the 2018-19 season. The following is all content.

The Trail Blazers had the iconic backcourt combination back then. Lillard and CJ shine in the West with their tenacity, tacit understanding and performance at critical moments. They shocked the entire league, made it to the Western Conference Finals (lost to the Warriors in the end), and left a strong mark in Portland's history.

But that team also hit their cap. Lack of depth, no real wingers, and no real defensive core.

Fast forward to 2025. Lillard is back, and this time, he has full support he has never had before. The multi-functional wings with both offense and defense, Avdia and Kamala, the tall basket protector Donovan Klingen, and the big man Yang Hansen with organizational capabilities. The depth of the lineup, defense and balance have been significantly improved. The same team leader, a stronger foundation. The question is self-evident: Have the Trail Blazers built a stronger team? 🤷‍♂️

The core of the 19-year Trail Blazers lineup is Lillard and McCollum, paired with inside pillars Nurkic (reimbursed for the season in March) and Kante (an important mid-season addition), and the front line includes Amino and Hackles. This lineup was swept 0-4 by the Warriors after eliminating the Nuggets in the Western Conference semi-finals.