Some choice quotes from players working out for the Portland Trail Blazers

Melvin Frazier

A 6-foot-6 guard from Tulane, Melvin Frazier was awarded the American Athletic Conference’s Most Improved Player of the Year trophy after his junior season.

So what did he have to say about himself at the pre-draft workout? (His first, by the way.) Blazers fans, especially those excited by the team’s much-improved defense last season, will likely perk their ears up at this one.

“Defense first, of course,” Frazier said. “I talk a lot on defense. Always active, getting everybody engaged. That’s my No. 1 priority. … Defense, really, wins the game, so defense starts offense. I don’t really care about scoring. (I) just want to play defense.”