Damian Lillard says the Portland Trail Blazers' focus is to win a championship this season.

The Blazers made it to the Western Conference Finals last season, but got swept by the Golden State Warriors.

Lillard says last year is over with and it's a new season for the team.

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In August, Damian Lillard said just like other players are doing what is best for their careers by changing teams and creating superteams, he’s staying in Portland because it’s what he wants to do for his career.

Lillard has consistently said he wants to retire with the Blazers and be the guy who brings Portland a title. The superstar signed a five-year, $196 million extension with the franchise this summer.

Dame averaged 25.8 points and 6.9 assists per game last season. The four-time All-Star is the second-leading scorer in Blazers history. Lillard enters this season 5,131 points behind Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler.

The Blazers made some moves this offseason. They traded for Hassan Whiteside and Kent Bazemore, re-signed Rodney Hood, and signed Pau Gasol, Mario Hezonja and Anthony Tolliver in free agency.

Portland also gave CJ McCollum an extension. As is the case every season, the Blazers will go as far as Lillard and McCollum can take them.