While he only knew the Portland Trail Blazers during his NBA career, Damian Lillard would have asked his leaders to leave the Oregon franchise this summer. A wish that could be granted in the weeks to come.
It may no longer be Lady Time in Portland. Eleven years after being drafted in seventh position by the Blazers, Damian Lillard seems to want to see the country. While he holds the record for points scored under the Oregon franchise jersey with 19,376 units, the Oakland native is said to have contacted his executives to ask them to leave as early as this summeraccording to information from journalists of the American channel ESPN Ramona Shelburne et Adrian Wojnarowski.
As he comes out of a season averaging 32.2 points in 58 games played with a team that finished a modest 13th in the Western Conference, missing the play-offs for the first time since 2013 , Damian Lillard feels his time in Portland has come to an end. And this despite a contract still valid for four seasons, the last of which is the subject of an option for which he is the sole decision maker regarding its activation.
Lillard already in the sights of several franchises
A decision that comes just over a year after the departure of CJ McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans and despite the assurances that the contract extension for five seasons concluded with Jerami Grant could bring to the 32-year-old player. Information that would not have escaped certain franchiseswho would already be in line to welcome a player averaging 25.2 points per game in the regular season since the start of his NBA career in the 2012-2013 season.
In effect, the American press is already reporting that the Brooklyn Nets and the Miami Heat would be well placed to offer the services of the American point guard. While several elements have already packed their bags, including Victor Oladipo, the Florida team would be ready to make sacrifices to attract Damian Lillard. In fact, the site Bleacher Report assures that the leaders of the Heat are ready to send Tyler Herro or even Duncan Robinson to Portland, with draft picks in their pockets, to make sure of winning the bet. The suspense is full as to the future destination of Damian Lillard, if he were to leave the Blazers soon.
2023-07-02 05:59:45
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