Shaedon Sharpe Stands Out at Portland Trail Blazers Training Camp

Just two days into Portland Trail Blazers training camp, guard Shaedon Sharpe is already standing out with his play, at least to new teammate Jrue Holiday.

Holiday was asked by media on Wednesday if any players have surprised him at camp. The 22-year-old Sharpe was top of mind for the veteran guard.

“Shaedon, man,” Holiday said. “I think everybody knows the talent that he is and what he can do, but that boy can hoop.”

Holiday said he was familiar with the fourth-year guard’s game heading into camp since he had played against him in previous seasons as an opponent. Those matchups also meant Holiday had watched film and read scouting reports on Sharpe. Still, it’s a different experience now that he’s playing with and against him on a daily basis.

“When you go up against him in practice, first-hand, every single day — he’s got it,” said Holiday, using “it” in the proverbial sense.

Holiday, a two-time NBA champion and six-time NBA All-Defensive Team honoree, was even humble enough to admit Sharpe had been scoring on him.

“He’s been cooking me,” Holiday said. “He’s been cooking me, for sure.”

Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups also gave a flattering review of Sharpe’s first two days of camp. He said Sharpe was playing well on both sides of the ball, but he highlighted his offense, in particular.

“Offensively, he’s in a really nice rhythm,” Billups said. “He’s getting where he wants to go with the ball, even against our pressure, and we pressure. We’re very physical.”

Sharpe’s solid play was one insight taken from Wednesday’s media availability session, which included interviews with Billups, Holiday, center Donovan Clingan and Sharpe himself. Here are 14 more pieces of intel from day two of camp.

Training camp for the Blazers will continue in Tualatin through Friday, which means Blazer’s Edge will have more practice reports for you coming soon!