A well-kept secret hidden among the Portland Trail Blazers’ youthful second unit, Rayan Rupert already has the tape rolling when it comes to displaying his 3-and-D potential in Year One. Relocating to a now-vacated area along the 3-point arc after his teammate’s ambitious drive, the 2023 second-rounder exhibits his quick trigger, raining a triple over the outstretched arms of an Oklahoma City Thunder defender for the first basket of his career. Up to 40 percent from deep on the year, Rupert made strong use of his extended look during the loss on November 19, 2023, providing four points, one rebound, one assist, one steal, and a 3-pointer. · Nov 20, 2023