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Damian Lillard To Russell Westbrook: “I’m The Last Person You Want To See In The Playoffs’’

Nico Martinez
Jan 30, 2020
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Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook have a rich and deep history. As two of the best guards in the game, who both play in the West, they meet at least a couple of times each season. A lot of their encounters include some kind altercation between the two.

Earlier this month, things got real when Russ alluded to his defeat over Westbrook and the Thunder in the 2019 postseason.

(via Jason Quick of The Athletic)

“What seed you all? What playoff seed are you all?” Lillard remembered him saying.

Then Lillard ended the conversation.

“I said, ‘You know I’m the last person you want to see in the playoffs.’”

But Lillard says there is a funny thing people don’t realize: “People get it confused that we have an issue with each other, when we really don’t,” Lillard said. “That’s the weirdest thing about it.”

There has been a lot that has gone wrong this season, but one thing is right: his mind.

“I’m not going to go away quietly,” Lillard said. “Ever.”

“You know I’m the last person you want to see in the playoffs.” — Lillard to Westbrook during a 4th quarter exchange earlier this month.

As he continues the most dominant stretch of his career, a look at one of Lillard’s greatest assets: his mind. https://t.co/dcIZnuatKO

— Jason Quick (@jwquick) January 29, 2020

In last night’s faceoff, Lillard and the Blazers got the upper hand as they took down the Rockets fairly easily in the 125-112 win. Interestingly enough, Russ also earned his first-ever career triple-double, delivering 36 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds. It’s another dominant game of what has been an amazing stretch for Lillard.

Dame's been on a tear.

Last four games:
36 PTS | 10 REBS | 11 ASTS
50 PTS | 6 REBS | 13 ASTS
47 PTS | 6 REBS | 8 ASTS
61 PTS | 10 REBS | 7 ASTS pic.twitter.com/9t1YpYHe6G

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 30, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li5zs69w1CE

It marks yet another chapter of a long, drawn-out rivalry. But, according to Dame, it’s nothing personal. Their on-court chatter is nothing more than two ruthless competitors going at each other.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B77418lgrvj

Indeed, if you’re looking for competitors, it doesn’t get much better than Dame and Russ. They are going to do whatever it takes to win, even if it means taking some jabs in the process.

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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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