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Jan 23, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) looks back after scoring in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

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Jan 23, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) looks back after scoring in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
The curtains on the off-season are about to close, but the questions over the what-ifs are still going strong. For example, the biggest saga of the last few months, the Damian Lillard trade scenario, is yet to reach a conclusion. Amidst the drama, Rip City hailed their talisman.
Damian received love from the Portland Trail Blazers fanbase, as his future remained uncertain. Still, he did not shy away from acknowledging the admiration of the supporters of the franchise.
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What did the Portland Trail Blazers fan say?
After his trade rumors intensified yesterday, Rip City has been waiting patiently to witness the events unfold. In the midst of that, one Portland fan posted the iconic 37-foot buzzer-beater moment from his Instagram story. He uploaded the image of Lillard waving goodbye to his opposition after the ball touched the net.

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Jan 5, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) hits a shot over Chicago Bulls guard Garrett Temple (17) during the first half of the game at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports
The supporter posted it with the caption, “Rip city loves you,”?before adding, “The greatest in blazer history”.?Dame acknowledged the young fan’s love towards him as he shared it from his own story, showcasing affirmation. The Blazers enthusiast was delighted with the gesture as he displayed his surprise, saying, “NO WAY THIS IS SO COOL”.
The whole interaction garnered the attention of masses, as they loved how the 33-year-old took time out to check out his devotees. The love the city of Portland had for the 7-time All-Star took center stage on this occasion. Despite this, one question still looms over the point guard’s head as the regular season approaches fast.
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What does the future hold for Damian Lillard?
The former Rookie of the Year has been vocal about his wish to leave the team for quite some time now. After representing the organization for over a decade, Dame is looking to take his career elsewhere. Already in his 30s, the 6’2 guard is aiming for a championship to better secure his legacy and fulfill his dream.

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Nov 12, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) checks the scoreboard during the second half of the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The reports have linked him with the Miami Heat as he is open to moving from one conference to the other. The Heat have showcased an immense level of command in the past years but have failed to go all the way. Lillard hopes to help them achieve precisely that as the lethal shooter looks focused ahead of the upcoming season.
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After rounds of talks between the two teams, a clear answer is nowhere to be found yet. This all may change soon as we approach the last few days of the off-season. The franchises would look to sort themselves out before the beginning of the training camps.
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