3 reasons we want Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers in the playoffs

3 reasons we want the Portland Trail Blazers in the playoffs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Carmelo Anthony #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard celebrate a win against the Philadelphia 76ers following a game at Visa Athletic Center at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 09, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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The transcendent Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard has become one of the most electric players in the NBA, somebody who is must-see TV on a nightly basis. After scoring 51 points against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night, he’s raised his bubble average to 33.0 points per game to go with 9.5 assists.

He’s deadly from everywhere on the floor, and he has the conscience-free range, accuracy and green light matched by only James Harden and Stephen Curry around the league.

Lillard is shooting 47.4 percent in the bubble from the floor, 38.6 percent from 3-point range, and these numbers are right in line with his season splits of .459/.393/.884.

He’s a joy to watch and he accumulates rivalries and beefs with other elite players and teams like few others. Damian Lillard has grudges with Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Patrick Beverley, almost certainly the states of Oklahoma and Texas, and an 8v1 playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers would be sure to only grow his legend.

While Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns is absolutely up next, this is still Dame’s time, and we want to see what he can do with a surprise playoff run.

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