Morant Debuts Alongside Lillard for Blazers
Portland’s crowded backcourt has raised questions about pairing Ja Morant with Damian Lillard, with reports indicating coach Micah Nori may favor a more defensively balanced starting lineup. Analysts argue Morant could still be a major asset as a high-energy sixth man, while others see the fit as uncertain and note the possibility Portland could rebuild his trade value before moving him.
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About Damian Lillard
Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard Sr. is an American rapper and professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also serves as the general manager of the Weber State Wildcats men's basketball program in the Big Sky Conference. Nicknamed "Dame Time", he played college basketball for Weber State and earned third-team All-American honors in 2012. Lillard was selected by the Trail Blazers with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2012–13 season. He is a nine-time NBA All-Star, a seven-time All-NBA Team selection, and the Trail Blazers’ all-time leading scorer. As of the end of the 2025–26 season, he ranked fifth on the NBA's all-time list of three-point field goals made, with 2,804.
Everything about Damian Lillard →- Occupation
- basketball player, rapper, actor
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- July 15, 1990
- Website
- http://www.damedolla.com/