Blazers Bring in Micah Nori as Head Coach

Dustin and Sage are back on the Holy Backboard Podcast to break down the Trail Blazers' offseason. They begin by honoring legendary former Blazers head coach Rick Adelman, reflecting on his impact in Portland, his success with the Kings and Rockets, and why his offensive philosophy was years ahead of its time. The conversation then shifts to Portland's hiring of former Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori. The duo discusses his coaching and scouting background, Minnesota's reputation for elite preparation and defensive game planning, and whether Nori's reported one-year guaranteed contract raises concerns about long-term stability, staff continuity, and building a lasting culture. Dustin and Sage also react to the NBA Draft and ESPN's broadcast, debate the value of draft picks versus proven players, and look ahead to Portland's biggest offseason priorities. Topics include the continued development of Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, adding much-needed shooting—potentially through second-round picks—bringing back Robert Williams III, and finding a pathway for Damian Lillard's return by moving Jrue Holiday. They also explain why they're skeptical of pursuing expensive trade targets such as Trey Murphy III and Anthony Davis. All that and more on this week's episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast.