BlueFlAmeXL And why not? We love him up here; the dude's a God among men. That, and we just extended him something like $150 Million. So yeah, he's staying right here in Portland. And I couldn't be happier about it.
Vladpryde My favorite player to me is Kobe ever since starting to watch the NBA. But in this generation, Dame is one of my favorite players to watch. Great shooter, nice slashing game, good defender, etc. Great player to add to your team
Likely my new favorite player... Something about this video reminded me of the Hunger Games, but obviously much more real. Hopefully that only comes off as a compliment to Lillard. I think the sky is the limit for his achievement and talent.
I like this guy. Very humble and mature, I bet he is gonna have a fine NBA career and make it big. His past makes him very appreciative and not take much for granted so expect him to rise to the top. Damian Lillard and Kyrie Irving are the point guards of the future.
#1 guard in this year's draft, I guarantee he will be an All Star by 2014, out of everyone else drafted I saw this guy's stat sheet and would've made him #2 in a mock draft, great player
"Most important thing is to win", if this young player keeps true to this statement he will be an amazing basketball player in the nba, in the near future.
No, I'm not saying he's to old. It just reminds others and me that people around my age really can go pro. People who worked to get into the NBA do have a dream come true. Getting paid to play ball at 22, man that's amazing. You know what I'm saying. Can't wait to see these rooks play.
also the same derrick rose that took his team to the eastern conference finals with a injured team..Won MVP. Rookie of the year. became an all-star and all-star starter. At the age that Damian Lillard was drafted.
Damian Lillard's case shows and proves that you don't need to play for a bigger school to get to the nba because there are a lot of players in the league that are not that good but playing for the biggest school gave them opportunities! This guy is just a pure talent!
He is getting his chance now playing a lot more minutes in toronto and still has proved that he wasn't playing like the draft pick he was. He was full of promise though, getting mvp honors in summer league which is why im scared but i think Damian Lillard is coming into the NBA with more skills we'll see
This kid seems so much more mature than his peers wow. I agree, if this guy can keep up this wonderful run and add some more pieces to his game, he could be a mega star.
I love this guy. He reminds me of D-Rose, but a way better 3 shooter coming out of college. He is gonna be a star in Portland. That pick and pop, with him and Aldridge is gonna own.
Ever since I watched Weber St. play Montana in the Big Sky championship, I've been a fan of this kid. He's agressive, smart, and can flat out play. He's got big things coming in his future.
i grew up playing on a tree too, my dad worked at a spot welding place on trailers so he made me a hoop that was the circumference of a basketball and we nailed it to the tree in our backyard. Not saying im any where close to him in terms of skills but its nice seeing someone with similar upbringing make it to the nba. You have earned yourself a new fan Mr. Lillard
You don't even know. Craziest thing is he won't even be the next D Rose, hes going to be Lillard. Book this comment, and come back in a couple of years. This kid is something special.
Are you talking about top 7 right away? That was my whole thing, no doubt this kid will be a star if he doesn't get injured and keeps his work ethic up.
i didnt rly care bout this dude. but this vid made me like him. love how he started without a hoop and how appreciative he is of everything he has. his level head will get him very far in life and i wish him the best
I've waited a long time for a player to come into the league who is my age, but not a showboat or arrogant like so many players. Glad Dame got drafted to Portland where he has the pg spot locked up
Portland actually drafted someone right for one? Thank fucking god. I've been watching lillard and I really like what I see. Hopefully we can put the injuries behind us.
damian lillard reminds me a lot of d rose.. granted their playing styles are different in a lot of ways.. but its just by the way they carry themselves
The comparisons to Chauncey Billups are greatly exaggerated but Lillard looked good in Summer League. Let's hope Portland have good luck for a change with their draft picks and he turns out great.
Welcome to Portland Damian. YOU GOT THE GREEN LIGHT BABY, THIS IS YOUR TEAM. Get comfortable Feeding Leonard and LA the rock. And don't Forget nick on the wing. TAKE IT. GO BLAZERS!
Why is everyone getting so worked up because a guy said Damian Lillard REMINDS him of Derrick Rose? It's not like he said he is already as good or better than rose. Everybody needs to relax lol. He probably just meant their play styles are alike.
