​Nori described Morant as excited to join a team with veteran players like Dame and Jrue, and to see the young talent such as Deni Avdija, Scoot, Donovan Clingan, and Toumani Camara—naming them all. After leaving the restaurant, Nori asked Morant how he could help and what he needed from him. Morant replied that he just wanted to get some Trail Blazers gear as soon as possible so he could start wearing it. This excerpt originally appeared in the New York Times and was published on Hoops Hype, highlighting Morant’s enthusiasm about the roster and potential.