Trail Blazers Star Poised for Stunning Breakthrough, Insider Reveals Unexpected Transformation

So here we are, standing at the edge of what might be the most intriguing NBA season yet—especially if you’re a Portland Trail Blazers fan wondering who’s really going to step up when the spotlight hits. Everyone’s buzzing about whether this team will claw their way into the Play-In Tournament or stumble out early, but let me toss a curveball: what if the real star of the show isn’t who you’re expecting? Marc Spears dropped a line recently that’s got me thinking Shaedon Sharpe could be gearing up for a breakout year that might just rewrite his story—and maybe Portland’s too. With Sharpe’s steady climb in points and rebounds, plus the front office’s keen eye on locking him down long-term, could this be the season he turns heads and wallet sizes alike? And with Damian Lillard sidelined, the stage is wide open—ready for Sharpe to grab that mic and run with it. Curious yet? You should be.

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No one is quite sure what to expect from the Portland Trail Blazers in the new season, with some people thinking they could be a feisty, surprisingly tough team in the West and others believing they won’t even reach the Play-In Tournament.

But Marc Spears feels that one particular Portland player is about to have a year to remember.

“Don’t be surprised if Shaedon Sharpe makes a major jump this season,” Spears posted on X.

Don’t be surprised if Shaedon Sharpe makes a major jump this season.

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) October 15, 2025

Sharpe is about to start his fourth season in the league, and there are multiple reasons to trust Spears’ judgment about him taking a leap forward.

In his rookie campaign, he averaged 9.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.

Following that, Sharpe put up 15.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in his second season, and then 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists last year.

He is consistently getting better and is starting in more and more games.

The 22-year-old star has gained the attention of fans and the team’s front office.

They have been contemplating what they will do next with Sharpe, and many analysts believe they will offer him a sizeable contract extension soon so they can keep him around for the foreseeable future.

If he is able to really step up in 2025-26, his salary could see a massive increase.

The upcoming season will be interesting for Portland.

The return of Damian Lillard is adding a ton of excitement to the team once again, although it seems like he will not play due to his injury.

Therefore, stars like Sharpe will still get plenty of chances to shine and get the team in even better shape before Lillard’s eventual return.

Sharpe is about to face a pivotal year, and most people think he will make the most of it.

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