Former UNC wing Nassir Little has big night
Former UNC basketball wing Nassir Little had a season-best performance this week for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Little, who is in his fourth NBA season, went for a season-high 28 points. He was 11-of-21 from the floor and 3-of-6 from 3 in the Blazers’ loss to Oklahoma City.
His 28 points were second-most in his career, just two points off his career-high which he had in his second season.
In 52 games and three starts this season, Little is averaging 6.6 points 2.7 rebounds and shooting 53.7 percent from three on 1.4 made 3s per game.
He has 13 double-digit scoring games this season.
This offseason, Little and the Blazers agreed on four-year, $28 million extension following a breakout 2021-22 season. He averaged 9.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in 42 games and 23 starts.
“He didn’t play very much before I was here, or at least have a consistent role,” Billups said last year. “So one of the things for him was to try to earn the trust of the coaching staff, and he did that. He earned the trust of his (teammates). He did that. He accomplished so many things that were necessary for him as a young player in a short amount of time that I’m happy and proud of him for.”
Little has spent his entire career with the Blazers. He was selected by Portland with the 25th pick in the 2019 NBA draft.
Below are highlights of his 28-point game.
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