Damian Lillard has established himself as one of the best players in the modern NBA. He has blossomed into a genuine superstar because of his stellar performances in the past decade. Lillard garnered respect and admiration for staying loyal to the Blazers in an NBA landscape of player movement. He has captivated fans of the Portland Trail Blazers for the past decade. But, this offseason, Dame decided to jump ship to the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Blazers’ fans were disheartened when Dame left. Lillard, in particular, gained a reputation for his clutch performances, and his clutch shot over Paul George in the 2019 playoffs has become iconic. A former NBA All-Star has picked that shot as the “greatest” buzzer-beater.

Jeff Teague calls Dame’s buzzer-beater vs OKC as the “greatest”

In a recent episode of his podcast, Club 520, Jeff Teague picked Dame’s buzzer-beater against OKC over Curry’s iconic half-court shot vs the Thunder. He called that shot the “greatest” besides MJ”s shot vs the Cavaliers in the 1989 playoffs. His co-host, DJ Wells, even commented that Dame’s shot “broke the franchise (OKC Thunder)”. To which Teague replied, “That bye-bye was crazy… I think that might be the greatest besides MJ’s double clutch over Cleveland.”

Damian Lillard enjoyed a fruitful 11-season stint with the Blazers. His loyalty and commitment to the city of Portland was refreshing to see in an NBA landscape dominated by player movement and super-teams. However, despite becoming one of the best guards in the league, Lillard couldn’t lead the Blazers to an NBA title. Portland’s consistent inability to construct a championship-contending team prompted Lillard to explore new opportunities this offseason. The Milwaukee Bucks acquired Lillard during this period. Despite the move, the connection between the Blazers and Lillard remains indelible.

Dame’s legendary career with the Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard’s tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers spanned over a decade and left an indelible mark on the franchise. Joining as the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, Lillard quickly became the face of the Blazers. Renowned for his deep three-pointers and clutch performances, he led Portland to multiple playoff appearances.

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

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