Portland Trail Blazers: 5 goals for Caleb Swanigan’s rookie season

What are some goals that Portland Trail Blazers forward Caleb Swanigan could set for his rookie season in 2017-18?

The Portland Trail Blazers‘ decided to bolster their frontcourt with the selection of Purdue big Caleb Swanigan in the 2017 NBA Draft.

Many young players around the world work hard to have their name called at the draft. For Caleb Swanigan, who dealt with homelessness and obesity in his youth, the NBA is now a reality.

However, the work isn’t done once their names are announced at the podium.

Swanigan comes into the league with a number of positive traits. His work ethic is nearly unmatched. He’s a big-body post-up player and was one of the top rebounders in college basketball last year. He is also capable of stretching the floor with his jumper.

But he also isn’t the perfect prospect. His lack of athleticism and struggles on defense serve as limitations. He’ll also need to shore up his positives to assure they are up to NBA standards.

The practicing and path to improvement will start very soon. The NBA Summer League kicks off in July; the Blazers will be participating in the Vegas portion of the circuit. From there, training camp commences in October.

Caleb Swanigan and the Blazers organization almost certainly have a checklist of things they want him to develop this season. Here’s a look at some goals he could look to achieve in 2017-18.