Damian Lillard has been vocal about his desire to see things through in Portland, but it appears he could be close to considering other options.
If no significant improvements are made, Damian Lillard believes he must make a decision about his future in Portland ????pic.twitter.com/2qvvXvtGO8
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) April 13, 2023
In an interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Lillard discussed his disappointment in the Trail Blazers not making the playoffs again this season. He noted that this offseason is an important one for the team as they look to become a contender in the Western conference.
“If we can’t do something significant like that (bringing in more talent), we won’t have a chance to compete on that level,” Lillard told Smith. “Not only will I have a decision to make, but I think the organization will too.”
The sports world is reacting to Lillard’s comment.
“Portland should get ahead of it and trade him before he asks,” one fan said. “Rob someone while you still can.”
Portland should get ahead of it and trade him before he ask rob someone while you still can https://t.co/fTqx5ZS2ey
— Billie Payne (@TheBilliePayne) April 13, 2023
“He just doesn’t want to be labeled like Harden or AD and ask/force a trade,” another fan said.
He just doesn’t want to be labeled like harden or AD & ask/force a trade. https://t.co/SUe99C77qu
— ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ (@CashmereJones_) April 13, 2023
“First time we’ve seen Dame pop off publicly like this,” another fan noted. “Either he’s frustrated with management or maybe just growing into a new phase of life/career where different things matter.”
First time we’ve really seen dame pop off publicly like this. Either he’s frustrated with management or maybe just growing into a new phase of life/career where different things matter. Dudes been Portland til I die publicly but people change and man’s got options https://t.co/RAvyWqwQ0M
— pizza the smell (@thesmellofpizza) April 13, 2023
Lillard has been fiercely loyal to Portland – some have argued to a fault – for his entire career. It doesn’t look like that’s changed, but he clearly wants things to go in a different direction for the franchise.
Stay connected with us on social media platform for instant update click here to join our Twitter, & Facebook
We are now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@TechiUpdate) and stay updated with the latest Technology headlines.
For all the latest Basketball News Click Here
