Damian Lillard remains one of the most sought-after players in the NBA no matter how many times he insists he wants to stay with the Portland Trail Blazers and try to win a championship with them.
Still, he has heard all the noise around the league about his future, and during a recent Instagram Live session, the talented point guard jokingly called out fans who insist he needs to go do a big-market team.
“‘Where you going this summer?’ They want me to be like… I’m going to the Lakers,” Lillard said on Instagram.
"I'm going to the Lakers"
Damian Lillard joking around on IG Live 😂pic.twitter.com/v87yZ1om7E
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) May 27, 2023
Dame knows everybody would love to see him on a different team, especially the Lakers, but he’s not interested in any of that. In recent months, he was linked with a move to the Brooklyn Nets, especially after he was spotted partying with Mikal Bridges.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwLslSxF95w
The Blazers appear to be in a good position to land the right help for Dame with their No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Their general manager already predicted many calls from teams asking about this pick.
After their season was over, the point guard sent an ultimatum to the front office, making it clear he wants to win in Portland, but if they can assemble a championship-caliber team, he’ll have a decision to make next season.
Lillard will make any team an instant contender, but it’s unclear which one will try to make a move for him. The Lakers are always mentioned in these blockbuster trade scenarios, but it’s unlikely they can do something to acquire Lillard’s services.
Damian Lillard Is Waiting For The Trail Blazers To Add The Right Pieces To Compete
Meanwhile, the player is waiting to see what the front office is capable of doing to put together the right team around him. Dame is a big talent in the league, and many think he’s wasting his abilities with the Trail Blazers.
This team is ready to make a splash and compete for the NBA championship once and for all. Dame was an All-NBA Third Team this season, and they need to cash in on that and surround him with the right talent while he’s still an elite player.
The 2022-23 Kia All-NBA Third Team:
▪️ De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings
▪️ LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
▪️ Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
▪️ Julius Randle, New York Knicks
▪️ Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings pic.twitter.com/HLhSlCzszN
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 10, 2023
Dame played 58 games for the Blazers this season, posting 32.2 points, 7.3 assists and 4.8 rebounds, shooting 46.3% from the field, 37.1% from deep and 91.4% from the free-throw line.
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