Trail Blazers center/forward Meyers Leonard joined me on the Bald Faced Truth radio show on Monday to talk about his outlook for the 2016-17 season, teammate CJ McCollum, and why he thinks anyone who says $41 million isn't enough is nuts.

"Market value is what it is it. All I care about is that I know I'm playing to my fullest potential for my coaches to my teammates, that people believe in that... back to the four years and $41 million, I'd look at them like they're crazy if they say it wasn't enough. I mean, dear God, look at where I come from."

Leonard talked candidly about who he regards as the best shooting big men in the league, and why he thinks he is going to be an impact player. It's difficult not to root for the guy.

On his outlook:

"I'm eager. I'm hungry. I want it. I know what this team can do and I know what I can do and I want it."

Leonard on his progression as a player over the years:

"That's the thing I'm proud of. I remained ready. I continued to work my tail off behind the scenes, watching film, staying in shape, getting extra shots up, doing things like that... " Leonard said. "I'm happy that I've done that. But now it's time to make another step."

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