Damian Lillard Explains Why He's So Defensive About Trade Rumors

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Damian Lillard is committed to staying in Portland.

Damian Lillard is one of the best players in the NBA right now and while he has been loyal to the Portland Trail Blazers over the years, there are still many fans out there who believe he could end up requesting a trade. Lillard has been adamant that this is simply not going to happen, and that he is committed to the Trail Blazers organization moving forward. In fact, Lillard has even dunked on a few reporters who have continuously suggested that he would try to leave the team

In a more recent report from Christopher Kamrani of The Athletic, Lillard spoke about all of these trade rumors and how they are out of his control. As Lillard explains he prefers to defend himself as he doesn't like to read false narratives about himself.

Damian Lillard Explains Why He's So Defensive About Trade Rumors
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“You get to a position where it’s like, ‘Do I defend myself or do I just say nothing.’ For me, when I’m just hearing stuff that’s not the facts, I’m going to say I didn’t say that,” Lillard said. “Some things I’ve just got to let it be said. I know what the truth is. I know where I stand. It’s not my duty to make the public know … it’s not my job to make them aware of what that is. It definitely has been different. I feel like I’ve handled it like I’ve handled everything. I just let it happen. I let people talk and I just stay true to who I am and I stand on that. If I say something, I stand on what I said. It is what it is, at this point.”

Lillard is a player who has always been against the concept of superteams, so it should be no surprise that he takes these rumors so seriously. The man has a brand to protect and at this point, it wouldn't make sense for him to go against everything he has stood for over the years.

Stay tuned to HNHH, for more updates from the basketball world.

Damian Lillard Explains Why He's So Defensive About Trade Rumors
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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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