Anyway, he has plenty of time to practice and develop his three-point shooting before next season.
Once Lewis also develops his three-point shot, he, Petrović, and Guoyang will have the strongest outside firepower in the league.
All-around, no dead angles in their offensive capabilities, no team will be able to stop them by then.
Lewis is only 27 this year, one year younger than Guoyang and Petrović.
The "Iron Triangle" is stepping into their peak together.
So, some basketball experts say that as long as the Trail Blazers have a solid "Iron Triangle," their dominance over the league will continue for three to five years, or even seven to eight years.
All teams can only hope for the best, as scenarios like Olajuwon, Miami Heat big trades, and superstar alliances will likely become more common; otherwise, they can't truly compete.
While the two were resting and chatting, on the court, Petrović and Pippen were battling back and forth.