Damian Lillard Speaks On His Loyalty And Today's NBA

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Loyalty doesn't always lend itself to winning championships these days.

Damian Lillard is one of the most respected players in the entire NBA and it mostly has to do with the fact that he isn't interested in joining a super team. He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers and for the entirety of his career, he has remained in Oregon. Lillard has stated numerous times that he hates the superteam era and finds these sorts of squads to be a cheapening of the sport. It's made it hard for small markets to thrive, and Lillard wants to change that.

After a win against the Detroit Pistons, Lillard lamented about this loyalty and how it has played out for him over his career. Clearly, Lillard still loves it in Portland although he fully understands how his eagerness to remain in Portland has led to a diminished return in terms of opportunities.

"My loyalty is my biggest flaw...I’m too solid for this weird-ass era," he said matter-of-factly. It's hard to disagree with Lillard here as he has consistently been a top-three point guard who is almost impossible to defend against. If the season were to end today, many would agree that Lillard deserves the MVP award.

With all of this being said, the Trail Blazers look good this season and if they stay healthy, there is a chance they could make some real noise in the postseason.

Damian Lillard Speaks On His Loyalty And Today's NBA
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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