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Damian Lillard Fires Back Against Narrative That He Should Leave The Trail Blazers

Dame reveals his true thoughts on discussions that he should leave the Blazers.

Nico Martinez
Feb 21, 2023
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Over his 10-year career so far, NBA point guard Damian Lillard has never abandoned his city. Since being drafted by the Blazers in 2012, he has committed everything to win in Portland and continues to stay loyal to the franchise despite a lack of postseason success.

And while fans and experts have been clamoring for him to leave the Blazers, Lillard is tired of others trying to tell him what to do with his career. In his recent appearance on #THISLEAGUE Uncut, Lillard spoke about the campaign to get him out of Oregon and explained once again why he’s not content with ring chasing.

“I think it speaks to the way the game has changed… I think it’s about the outside pressure of ‘you need a ring, you need a championship.’ It’s tough out here. It’s tough in the league right now with the access people have to us through social media. And it leads to guys doing whatever they need to do to win. I think people just love discussing what I should do because they love to things mixed up, they love the drama and it does get irritating sometimes because like everybody’s telling me what I need to do and what I should do as if they actually care.”

Sadly no NBA games until Thursday night … but ⁦@ChrisBHaynes⁩ and I do have a candid convo with Damian Lillard to share to try to help fill the void.

Another clip is enclosed below from the latest episode of our #thisleague UNCUT pod.

FULL SHOW: https://t.co/f91sWMgSjL pic.twitter.com/OF8PMVQmXs

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 21, 2023

As one of the top players in the game, and one of the best shooters in NBA history, we all want to see Lillard win a championship, but nobody wants it more than Lillard himself. But instead of letting the fans and media dictate where he should be, he’s playing by his own rules and charting his own path.


Can Dame Win A Title With The Trail Blazers?

With averages of 31.4 points, 7.3 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game on 46.7% shooting, Damian Lillard is having one of the best seasons of his career. Sadly, it’s being wasted on a mediocre Blazers roster with practically no chance of making a deep playoff run.

Only time will tell us how this plays out for Dame, but at 32 years old, time is running out for the Blazers to help him win a championship. They need to make a move soon if they want to give their guy another chance to go all the way.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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