Damian Lillard Claps Back At Critics Who Point Out His Slow Start

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Damian Lillard knows that his reputation speaks for itself.

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers are off to a respectable 2-2 start to the season. With the current makeup of the team in mind, it remains to be seen whether or not this Blazers team is truly good enough to make it to the playoffs in a stacked Western Conference. With that being said, Lillard is motivated to bring Portland a title, all while proving himself to be the best point guard in the world.

Unfortunately, Lillard's stats to start the season have been less than stellar, and if you are a fan of the superstar PG, you understand that he could be doing a lot better. As it stands, his three-point shooting has suffered as he has only hit 17 percent of his shots. Meanwhile, he is only averaging 17.7 points per game and he is doing this while shooting 33 percent from the field.

Damian Lillard Claps Back At Critics Who Point Out His Slow Start
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His statline recently made its way to Twitter, which is something he didn't really appreciate. He immediately sniped the post from Hoop Central and said "What did the 9 years say to the 4 games? …" Clearly, Lillard is talking about his resume and how he has proven that he can do a lot better over the course of a season. Four games is barely a sample size and it is completely normal for players to get off to slow starts before picking things up later on down the line.

Lillard has always been a guy who takes pride in what he does, and when he sees some BS about him on the internet, he calls it out. While he may be off to a slow start, this probably isn't indicative of how he will play all season long.

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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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