A night to remember for Nassir Little

Posted Nov 9, 2019
Trial Blazer rookie Nassir Little made his NBA debut on the same night that Damian Lillard set a franchise scoring record. Little showed off his length and his versatility on the defensive end. It’s obvious that he is willing to sacrifice his body falling to the floor while battling for a rebound or fighting for the loose ball. And, that’s just what he likes to do. (NBC Sports)

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