The abdomen injury was the reason why Damian Lillard he only disputed 29 games last regular season. In a recent interview, the Portland Trail Blazers veteran shared some background.
I never realized how important it really was because I’ve been dealing with it for four and a half years. I used to come home after games and felt like I had a baseball in my abdomen, especially in the last year
Damian Lillard
The problem last year has in fact worsened, knocking Dame out before the middle of the season and forcing him to the operation which then brought down the gate on 21/22.
But now I’m in great shape, as strong as I’ve ever been
Damian Lillard
It will still be Dame Time next season, with the Blazers aiming for a playoff spot after doing well on the transfer market.
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