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 | | Last season, the Blazers had the worst record in the NBA and were a team divided between young, hungry players such as guards Jarrett Jack and Martell Webster and the veteran faction led by Darius Miles and Zach Randolph. |
 | | Portland ended up with lottery picks LaMarcus Aldridge and Brandon Roy, which means that the second-youngest team in the league last season just got younger. |
 | | Fans are expecting another dismal year, but what's different this season is that the expectations are so low that noticeable, simple development by the young players, providing a glimpse of hope for the future, might be enough to appease fans for one year. |
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