Will the situation become tense between Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers? Since the end of the 2022-2023 season, the leader has clearly shown his intentions: to have a competitive team around him now.
Tired of the reconstruction around young hopefuls, the native of Oakland wants to have the opportunity to play, with Portland, the leading roles. Problem, its leaders, in spite of the desire to satisfy it, did not move.
By retaining the #3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Blazers had the opportunity to select Scoot Henderson. A good pick for the future of the team in the long term. But in the short term, Portland has no “magical trade” in preparation to fulfill Lillard’s desires, according to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski.
As it stands, the Blazers are now hoping to retain Straw Grant. And with the possible exception of a trade ofAnfernee Simons, the possibilities are reduced in Portland. Can the current workforce really have a chance in a very tough Western Conference?
Damian Lillard will have to have a serious discussion with his management. To accept the chosen path for reconstruction. Or to agree on the conditions of a possible separation. A real turning point in perspective.
Damian Lillard in full live IG with a “Miami” sound in the background, the controversy started
2023-06-25 11:53:45
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