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Damian Lillard‘s ardent desire for a trade has set the NBA landscape ablaze. He has his sights set on a trade to the Miami Heat. Fortunately for Dame, the Heat might be setting up a package for him. And as time passes, it is becoming more and more obvious that Lillard’s illustrious chapter with the Portland Trail Blazers is soon coming to an end.

Meanwhile, a 22-year-old power forward still remains shaken by his encounter with an explosive Damian Lillard the night he faced him at the playoffs, playing for the Houston Rockets.

A 22 YO NBA Star recollects the harrowing experience of playing against Damian Lillard

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On February 26, the 2022-23 NBA season saw a historic exhibition of scoring prowess. The Portland Trail Blazers’ star point guard Damian Lillard orchestrated a mind-blowing 71?point performance against the Houston Rockets. The Trail Blazers won easily by a score of 131-114 with Lillard’s stellar scoring display, which sent the Rockets reeling.

Lillard’s performance stunned the league, inspiring admiration from spectators and fellow players. Unfortunately for KJ Martin, he found himself an opponent to Dame’s attack. And he still seems to be shaken by his performance to this day.

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KJ Martin and his father Kenyon Martin recently appeared on an episode of Podcast P With Paul George where they talked about the game.

KJ Martin said, ?I was sick to my stomach. He had 40 at halftime against us. He could have scored 90 if he wanted to. I truly believe it. If we didn?t double-team him, he would?ve had 90. He was dribbling up the court, I?m running at him trying to get the ball out of his hands. No screen nothing.?

Despite his best efforts to stop the scoring machine, KJ Martin failed in his attempts.

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Meanwhile, the Miami Heat is dead set on acquiring Lillard.

The Miami Heat go all out to acquire Lillard

The Miami Heat are leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of Damian Lillard. According to reports, the Heat have put together a tempting trade package that has the ability to change the NBA landscape. The trade proposal underlines the Heat’s intention to acquire Lillard’s talents and was made public by insider Shams Charania during an interview on The Rally on Bally Sports.

The planned trade deal is nothing short of extraordinary. According to reports, the Heat is willing to make a deal that includes three to four highly sought-after first round picks, as well as potential draft swaps and a variety of second-round options. The Heat’s will to acquire Lillard’s exceptional potential goes far as the package also includes a promising young player. This plan is, however, not without its challenges.

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The Heat is likely looking into bringing in a third team to help with the trade. The purpose of this calculated move is to Bring Tyler Herro, a promising player on Miami’s roster, into the trade deal. The addition of Herro might just sweeten the deal for all parties involved.

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