“Best season of my career,” Damian Lillard FIRMLY believes he should be on the first team ‘All-NBA’ despite a disastrous season from the Blazers
Damian Lillard throws light on why he deserves to be on the First Team All-NBA
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Damian Lillard has been the face of the Portland Trail Blazers for almost a decade. He has earned the respect of his peers and fans for his clutch gene, his range, his leadership and his loyalty. He has also put up some of the best numbers of his career this season, averaging 32.2 points and 7.3 assists per game while shooting 37.1% from three-point range. He ranked second in the league in total points, third in total assists and fourth in total three-pointers made.
But Lillard’s individual success did not translate into team success. The Blazers finished with a 32-45 record, thirteenth place in the Western Conference, and were bounced out of the playoffs in the first round by the Denver Nuggets. It was another frustrating end to a season that had high hopes and expectations.
Damian Lillard, however, does not view his season as a disappointment. In fact, he thinks it was the best season of his career and that he deserves to be on the first team All-NBA.
Lillard made his case for being on the first-team All-NBA, which is an honor that recognizes the best five players in the league regardless of position, in a recent interview with Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. He said, “I don’t think I’ve ever played at a higher level than I did this season. I think this was my best season.” He also added, “I should be first-team All-NBA. That’s just the honest truth.”
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Lillard makes his case for first team All-NBA
Lillard has a strong argument to back up his claim. He had some of the most memorable performances of the season, such as scoring 50 points and hitting a game-winning three-pointer against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 16, scoring 43 points, and dishing out 16 assists against the Brooklyn Nets on March 23.
Lillard also showed his leadership and resilience throughout the season, as he carried his team through injuries and trade rumors. He never missed more than two consecutive games and played through pain and fatigue. He also expressed his commitment to staying with the Blazers and trying to win a championship with them.
Lillard’s numbers and achievements are impressive and worthy of recognition. However, he faces stiff competition for the first team All-NBA spot from other elite guards such as Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving.
It will be up to the media voters to decide who makes the cut and who gets snubbed. Lillard has made his case clear: he believes he should be on the first team All-NBA despite a disastrous season from the Blazers.
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