{"id":161992,"date":"2025-10-09T11:52:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T15:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=161992"},"modified":"2025-10-09T11:52:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T15:52:00","slug":"billups-shaedon-sharpe-potential-blazers-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/10\/09\/billups-shaedon-sharpe-potential-blazers-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Billups Knows Shaedon Sharpe’s Potential as the Blazers’ Star"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Portland Trail Blazers started their preseason, and Shaedon Sharpe<\/a> is already impressing everyone. He played limited minutes in Chauncey Billups’ rotation, but Sharpe’s potential was evident.<\/p>\n

Billups Knows Shaedon Sharpe’s Potential as the Blazers’ Star<\/h2>\n

During the Portland Trail Blazers’ training camp for the 2025-26 season, Shaedon Sharpe has been the clear standout. He looks prepared to take over as the Blazers’ star, but he also wants the second contract<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sharpe is translating his training camp success to real games. He was the standout player during the Blazers’ game against the Golden State Warriors. Coach Chauncey Billups’ dynamic rotation<\/a> led to him starting, and he was the Blazers’ star.<\/p>\n

He scored 20 points in the first half, when he played the majority of his minutes. It was an impressive performance, as he showcased his offensive versatility. Not only was he scoring on mid-range jump shots, but he also showed his willingness to drive and shoot threes.<\/p>\n

Billups’ Thoughts on Sharpe’s Performance Against GSW<\/h3>\n

In the first three quarters, the Blazers were superb against the Warriors. They lost, however, because the third-string players blew the lead. Still, it was clear that Portland’s rotational players are promising.<\/p>\n

Sharpe was the standout player for Portland’s impressive depth. It is tough to shine against the Warriors’ core group of players, but Sharpe looked like a natural star. He was making his threes and burying contested mid-range shots.<\/p>\n

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Shaedon Sharpe looks poised for a breakout MIP caliber season.<\/p>\n

(highlights @ Golden State) <\/p>\n

22 PTS | 9-15 FG | 4-8 3PT | 6 REB | 2 AST pic.twitter.com\/9SAIBd5Vbf<\/a><\/p>\n

— Coke (@nyccoke) October 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n