
Dame Time seems to be over in Portland
How much would it take to pry Dame Lillard out of Portland?
The backlash from Portland Trail Blazers’ coaching search and his concerns over whether a championship contender can be built have become major factors that could force Damian Lillard to request out, league sources tell @YahooSports. https://t.co/syN8upvWPx
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 27, 2021
When you're a disgruntled star in the NBA, what's the best possible way to get out of your situation? Tell an NBA insider you're unhappy and watch the NBA world catch on fire.
We all knew this was going to happen. After years of carrying Portland on his back, it seems like Dame finally wants out. I think every NBA fan wants to see if Dame can win somewhere else. Everyone except for Portland fans of course. As a player, you sometimes have to realize that winning in your current situation is never going to happen. That's the reality of today's NBA.
Part of the report says that Dame has been attacked by fans for supporting the hire of Chauncey Billups as the new head coach. Even though Lillard had no say in the process.
Really? I was asked what coaches I like of the names I “heard” and I named them. Sorry I wasn’t aware of their history I didn’t read the news when I was 7/8yrs old. I don’t support Those things … but if this the route y’all wana come at me… say less https://t.co/N1GPkX3Ohd
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) June 26, 2021
I said what I said family. https://t.co/uwgFRPS5zW
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) June 26, 2021
To be honest, I didn't know Billups had a rape accusation against him in the '90s. That was certainly swept under the rug during his playing days. Billups just agreed to a five-year deal to become the next head coach of the Blazers.
Now that Lillard could be on the move, it's time for every fanbase to speculate where he's going to be traded. Of course, you have Lakers fans who automatically think he's going to join LeBron and AD.
A package for Damian Lillard that the Lakers can build around 👀 pic.twitter.com/HSyNmADM0R
— 🏀 Vino (@VinoUncorked) June 27, 2021
This made me laugh. They really think they can get Dame Lillard for three average players and two firsts. Living in LA really makes people think they live in a scripted fantasy land.
Blazers moves could force Damian Lillard to want out of Portland according to several reports
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) June 27, 2021
What do you think it would it take for the Sixers to get Damian in a trade? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/rnNhb7hokd
Ok, this makes a little more sense. Especially with what happened with Ben Simmons this postseason. Although Simmons looked awful this playoff, I think you can still make a good offer for Dame with Simmons being the centerpiece of the trade. I have no idea what their draft pick situation is. I feel like the Sixers trade a first every year for a mediocre role player.
Acquiring Damian Lillard would require the Knicks parting with a good amount of picks and players. But, it's Damian freaking Lillard!https://t.co/3JCHKcAOZ4
— Knicks Nation (@KnicksNationCP) June 28, 2021
You can always trust delusional Knicks fans into thinking they can get any player in the world.
Facts https://t.co/75s3suwFet
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) June 25, 2021
Maybe Dame made up his mind and already knows where he wants to end up? Imagine a pairing of Luka and Dame? Lordyyyyy.
With the Olympics right around the corner, people on the USA basketball team are sure going to butter him up like a nice fat roll on Thanksgiving. The Olympics are pretty much a month-long tampering camp for NBA players.
Official 12-man @usabasketball for Tokyo:
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 28, 2021
Bam Adebayo
Bradley Beal
Devin Booker
Kevin Durant
Jerami Grant
Draymond Green
Jrue Holiday
Zach LaVine
Damian Lillard
Kevin Love
Khris Middleton
Jayson Tatum
Head coach: Gregg Popovich
Assistants: Steve Kerr, Lloyd Pierce, Jay Wright
RIP to another small market losing one of the biggest stars in the league.
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