Making the Case: Portland Trail Blazers
At some point, all good things must come to an end.
Damian Lillard built what will go down as one of the best careers in NBA history as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. He is an elite point guard in every sense of the word. After rumors have swirled about trades, Lillard could decide that he wants to play for a contender.
Portland was in the mix in the Western Conference for years because of the duo of Lillard and McCollum. Now, they are focusing on building through the draft and can do so with one of the top picks this season.
A superstar like Lillard would be wasted on a rebuilding team, and this is why the Blazers can use him to reshape their financial situation.
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The NBA is a business as good as Lillard has been for the Blazers. Moving his contract and getting other dumps, such as Horford, would give them a chance to start from scratch. This is exactly what Portland needs to do to take that step toward rebuilding fees.
Once McCollum was sent away, it seemed like only a matter of time before Lillard was next. If that is this offseason, it will be an emotional day for Blazers fans and a long road for the front office as they look to reshape.
