Damian Lillard Gives His Thoughts On Not Being An All-Star Starter

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Luka Doncic was given the spot instead.

Damian Lillard has been on an absolute tear this season as the Portland Trail Blazers are currently operating without the likes of Jusuf Nurkic and CJ McCollum. As a result of these injuries, Dame has had to carry the team on his back, and for the most part, he has done just that. The Blazers remain one of the top teams in the Western Conference, and many fans are stunned by what Dame has been able to accomplish. In fact, some are making the case that he should be a league MVP.

Recently, however, Lillard was slighted by the NBA as he was not named as an All-Star starter. While Lillard will be in the lineup, Luka Doncic was given the starting spot instead. This led to some controversy on social media, although according to reporter Sean Highkin, Lillard isn't too upset about the process.

"When I was younger I cared a lot more. It's obviously an accomplishment and something I haven't done so I would have liked to. But I honestly wasn't surprised. I wasn't upset about it," Lillard said. 

The NBA All-Star Game has already dealt with some controversy as many players don't even want it to go down, due to COVID. Regardless, the show is set to go on, and we will surely be seeing Lillard on the court, representing his Blazers come March 7th.

Damian Lillard Gives His Thoughts On Not Being An All-Star Starter
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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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