Stephen Curry snubbed, Damian Lillard compared to Michael Jordan’s ‘greatest’ moment: ‘He broke the franchise’

Damian Lillard has become one of the best players in the modern NBA. He has grown into a true superstar thanks to his stellar performances over the past decade. Lillard has earned respect and admiration for staying loyal to the Trail Blazers amid NBA player turnover. He has captivated Portland Trail Blazers fans for the past decade. However, this offseason, Dame decided to jump ship to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Trail Blazers fans were frustrated when Dame left. Lillard, in particular, is known for his clutch play, with his clutch shot against Paul George in the 2019 playoffs becoming iconic.A former NBA All-Star picked this shot “the greatest” Buzzer beater.

Jeff Teague calls Dame’s buzzer-beater against Thunder ‘the greatest’

In the latest episode of his podcast, Club 520, Jeff Teague chose UM’s buzzer-beater against the Thunder over Curry’s iconic half-court shot against the Thunder.I call that shot “the greatest” Except for Jordan’s shot against the Cavaliers in the 1989 playoffs.His co-host DJ Wells even commented on Dame’s shot “Break the franchise (Thunder)”. To this, Teague responded: “That goodbye was crazy…I think it was probably the greatest goodbye besides Jordan’s double clutch game against Cleveland.”

Damian Lillard spent 11 productive seasons with the Trail Blazers. In an NBA landscape dominated by player turnover and superteams, his loyalty and commitment to the city of Portland is refreshing. However, although Lillard became one of the best guards in the league, he failed to lead the Trail Blazers to an NBA championship. The Trail Blazers have been unable to build a championship team, prompting Lillard to explore new opportunities in the offseason. The Milwaukee Bucks acquired Lillard during this period. Despite the move, the connection between the Trail Blazers and Lillard remains indelible.

Dame’s storied career with Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard’s tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers spanned more than a decade and left an indelible mark on the franchise. Lillard joined as the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft and quickly became the spokesperson of the Trail Blazers. Known for his three-point shooting and clutch play, he led Portland to multiple playoff appearances.

His clutch plays, including the iconic game-winning shot, became hallmarks of his time in Portland. Despite the challenges of assembling a championship-winning roster, the Trail Blazers experienced success and exciting moments under Lillard’s leadership, solidifying their status as one of the greatest players in franchise history. Will Lillard go down in history as the greatest player in Trail Blazers history? Let us know in the comments below!

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