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As the undisputed leader of the team, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has taken it upon himself to take the Blazers’ most recent addition, big man Jusuf Nurkic, under his wing. According to Jason Quick of NBC Sports Northwest, Lillard is using the experience of the shortcomings in his relationship with former Blazers star […]

Prior to their Wednesday night matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center, Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard opened up to the media. In an article by Sarah Todd of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Lillard gave the Sixers a high amount of praise. “I think they’re really good. They’ve obviously got a […]

Following the slow start the Portland Trail Blazers have had so far this season, head coach Terry Stotts has been the subject of a lot of criticism before they took on the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, blaming him for their 8-7 record. However, the team’s star point guard, Damian Lillard, came to his coach’s defense […]

The Blazers haven’t made many headlines this year primarily because of how much stronger the West has gotten this summer and how most fans view this team as just an average team out West. However, this team could possibly reach a top four seed if we exclude the possibility of injuries. The Portland Trail Blazers […]

In his sixth season in the league, Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard has gotten to a strong start out of the gate. The 27-year-old pushed forth a stellar performance in Sunday night’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder by notching a game-high 36 points with 13 assists, which put him in elite company […]

After an impressive win over the Detroit Pistons earlier this week, Lonzo Ball and the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Portland Trail Blazers with Damian Lillard hitting a game-winning three at the Moda Center. As Lillard shined in the win over the Lakers, the same can’t be said for Ball who failed to score […]

With time winding down and the game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers inside the Moda Center tied at 110 apiece, there was no doubt who will take the last shot for the home team. After the ball was inbounded to Damian Lillard, he dribbled the ball and put on some moves […]

The match between the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors on Monday was a very competitive one, which was only decided in its final minute. Things even got heated in the fourth quarter when LaMarcus Aldridge and Serge Ibaka were involved in a scuffle following a rebound battle. With 3:37 left, the two big men […]

Despite only being in the early days of the new season, some players have already been able to showcase their improved skill sets. One of them is Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard, who has played solid basketball once again for his team, and showed that he worked on his defense during the offseason. […]

During Saturday’s game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Milwaukee Bucks inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center, the home team came into the game prepared to limit Damian Lillard’s production, knowing how much impact he brings to Portland’s overall performance. However, the Bucks appeared to have a different kind of appreciation for the two-time All-Star […]

On Saturday night, the Portland Trail Blazers suffered a tough defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks. They led for most of the game, but still lost, following a big defensive play from Giannis Antetokounmpo on his teammate, C.J. McCollum. With only 15 seconds left, The Greek Freak completed a clutch steal on the former Most Improved […]

Like the success of his first rap album, Damian Lillard has once again made Billboard’s Emerging Artists Charts. However, his latest EP titled “Confirmed,” has debuted on the list higher than what he released last year. Dame D.O.L.L.A. has reached the highest ranking for his album so far as it opened at number 72 on […]

It was no secret that the Portland Trail Blazers struggled defensively last season. Head coach Terry Stotts himself said it was their Achilles’ heel, per Jay Allen of Rip City Radio 620. They finished a disappointing 21st in defensive efficiency as they were plagued by inconsistent performances on that side of the ball. Blazers star […]

Damian Lillard and Victor Oladipo are making noise this offseason — the type that is pleasant to the ear. Despite being known best for their skills inside the basketball court, they are also trying to make a name for themselves in the music scene. Following the success of his first album, the Portland Trail Blazers […]

Since last year, Damian Lillard has always been vocal about not wanting to join forces with other stars elsewhere, just to give himself a better chance of winning a title. He has also said in the past that he is not a fan of the move Kevin Durant made when he decided to take his […]

Before he released his latest rap song recently, with the title “No Worries,” not a lot has been heard from Damian Lillard this summer. He made some headlines when he tried to recruit Carmelo Anthony earlier in the offseason, but apart  from that, he has remained relatively quiet. That will change though soon, as October […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, throughout his NBA career, has continued to show and voice his strong connection to his hometown of Oakland. In the last several months, Lillard has continually taken shots at the Golden State Warriors over social media. This time it was the Trail Blazers taking a jab at the Warriors […]

As part of the league revealing the new alternate jerseys for each team in the league on Friday afternoon, the Golden State Warriors have a unique design on their uniforms. What makes this choice in style intriguing is that Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard actually has the street sign tree tattooed on […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, one of the yearly traditions are player rankings from ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and other websites. Unless players are LeBron James, who has been considered the best player for past decade or so, they will likely disagree or use it as motivation. One player that the media and players usually […]

Golden State Warriors guard Nick Young has developed the reputation as being one of the more quick-witted players in the NBA. Young was at it again clowning Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard Damian Lillard in a recent post by the team showing him donning a pair of Nike socks when he’s solely being endorsed by […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are generally viewed as Damian Lillard’s team. Following the departures of LaMarcus Aldridge, Wesley Matthews and Nicolas Batum over the past few seasons, it was Lillard who was left behind in Portland, taking it upon himself to shoulder most of the responsibilities of leading the team. It was a blessing for […]

Colin Kaepernick may be having a hard time getting looks from NFL front offices, but when it comes to gaining support, he doesn’t even have to try. The free agent quarterback has been getting plenty of love from society for his fight for social equality and against police brutality, though his stands seemingly come at […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard threw a wrench in discussions of potential trades by the New York Knicks, when he and backcourt mate C.J. McCollum pitched star forward Carmelo Anthony into playing for the Blazers. While the two seemed optimistic about it at first, the feeling was quickly taken away when Melo announced […]

After recently dropping his latest rap song with the title “No Worries,” it has now been reported that Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard will be launching his next album soon. Also known as Dame D.O.L.L.A., the talented point guard and artist confirmed in an Instagram post he made last week that his latest […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is no different from other NBA players, who’ve grown wary and annoyed of aspiring Taekwondo jin Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green’s on-court antics and exploits. That didn’t stop Lillard, however, from expressing his appreciation of the reigning Defensive Player of the Year in an Instagram post on Saturday […]

In this summer, not a lot has been heard about Damian Lillard and his preparations for next season. He has made some headlines earlier in the offseason when he tried to recruit Carmelo Anthony, and also recently when dropped his latest rap song, but apart from that, he has stayed relatively quiet enjoying the break. […]

Since entering the league, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has established a legitimate rap career. Lillard put that on full display during a recent appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden on Friday with his “#4BarsFriday” challenge. The 27-year-old has been participating in his “#4BarsFriday” challenge for several months where he […]

Since Damian Lillard was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2012, the franchise has made the playoffs four out of his five seasons. However, after being swept by the Golden State Warriors last season, the Blazers face greater competition for the final spot in the Western Conference. Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, the […]

It’s no secret that Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard, A.K.A. Dame Dolla, has a passion for rapping, and even released his first album almost a year ago. Now in the offseason, he has been recording more songs and recently dropped his latest track with the title, “No Worries.” The song features two other […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard often gets lost in the discussion of best point guards in the NBA. With the likes of Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, John Wall, Kyrie Irving, and Isaiah Thomas all playing at an incredibly high level, it’s understandable if Lillard doesn’t quite crack the top five at his position […]

Lance Stephenson loves to drop some bars, but he thinks he isn’t the best in the NBA when it comes to rap. Instead, the Indiana Pacers guard believes another player is worthy of the title “Best Baller-Rapper.” In an interview with Bleacher Report following the release of his latest track “Better Believe It,” Stephenson – […]

Damian Lillard is coming off the best statistical season of his career, but during the last couple of years, he has been outside the bubble of a star-studded Western Conference All-Star Team. During an appearance in NBA 2K18’s “Run The Neighborhood” event, the host of a Q&A show asked the crowd if they knew how […]

There is no arguing that Michael Jordan is the greatest to ever set foot on the hardwood. But if a player were to somehow surpass Jordan’s extensive list of accolades, one could make the argument that they have replaced “His Airness” as the best ever. However, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard strongly disagrees. When […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard Damian Lillard has quickly become one of the most accessible players in the NBA over social media. When a fan recently tweeted at him a flattering compliment that he was better former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant, Lillard issued back a hilarious response. I love me… but no lol […]

The last two winners of the league’s Most Valuable Player award, Russell Westbrook and back-to-back MVP winner Stephen Curry stand atop the best 10 rated point guards in NBA 2K18 with a rating of 94. Westbrook had a season for the ages. He was the first to have a triple-double season since all-time legend Oscar […]

This summer has not had its shortage of blockbuster trades that sent shockwaves around the league. A number of teams decided to pull the trigger in bringing some of the NBA’s best players to their fold, in an attempt to compete better this coming season. That’s not the case for all franchises though, as there […]

The top prospects usually enter the NBA Draft after just one season in college. However, Damian Lillard was one of the rare players to play four seasons in college. As a result, he was much more prepared for the league en route to the 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year award. Through five seasons with […]

In anticipation of the September 19th initial release date for NBA 2K18, the game development team has released player ratings in a strategic fashion building hype for their long-running game series. The ratings attributed to players supposedly reflect their real world performance, and players have no say on the rating other than what they produce […]

Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has the unique opportunity to become the NBA’s most prominent rap figure, barring Shaquille O’Neal’s plans to release any more potential diss tracks. With this title comes a sense of responsibility for what is being produced, and although common hip hop music today typically uses profanity, Lillard refuses to implement […]