David is online and ready to go. I think Dallas, Houston, Denver would have a good shot to make the playoffs if they were in the East. Sure he will. He's still very young, and as he matures, so will is game. It's easier on a team for a player like him to realize his mistakes and learn from them than it is a for a less talented player to try to do things he can't do.
Rider is a great player.
He can get his own shot, play defense and he is a good passer and a decent rebounder. Distractions aren't distracting there. Do you the Portland Trailblazers have the ingredients to beat the Lakers,given all parties are healthy. In a nutshell, no. They have plenty of talent and they almost got there last year, but the Lakers are better than they were last year.