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DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 4: Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to a slow first half against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
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DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 4: Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to a slow first half against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
One of the league’s most sought-after players is Damian Lillard. Currently out with injury, the Portland Trail Blazers star has been linked to major teams across the league all year long.
Despite being crucial for the Portland roster, Portland local media are suggesting trading Lillard. In a massive outburst on Twitter, teammate Jusuf Nurkic shuts them down. According to the Bosnian star, Damian is the greatest Portland player ever, and trading him is a stupid decision.
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Teammate comes out in support of Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard is currently one of the biggest names in the league. The Blazers star is a crucial member of the team’s roster and has been linked to teams all around the trade season. Most famously, Lillard had links with the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite not making any moves in the trade season, his future with the franchise remains in the air.
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Jan 18, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) talk about their next move in the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
With Lillard out with injury, the team is struggling. The Trail Blazers are currently 10th in the Western Conference and are fighting for a playoff spot.
Amidst all their struggles, the local media in Portland is suggesting a trade for Damian Lillard. In a major lash-out on Twitter, teammate Jusuf Nurkic came out in support of Lillard.
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Popular media outlet ‘Blazers Edge’ put out a news article suggesting why trading Lillard is the most viable option. Afte rcomming across the article, Nurkic let everyone know what he thinks about the same with a reply from his official handle. His tweet read, “Not sure why I see this one. Dave you bored or wanting another job… But to think this is right??...”
Not sure why I see this one.
— Jusuf Nurkić (@bosnianbeast27) February 27, 2022
Dave you bored or wanting another job…
But to think this is right??
A.) When “local media”wants to trade greatest Trail Blazer!
B.) Loyalty is a two-way street. #Muting or #Blocked
Should Lillard be traded?
The local media outlet is not the first one to ask for a Damian Lillard trade. Popular analyst and NBA legend Charles Barkley also talked about trading the star.
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TNT announcer Charles Barkley talks about the Lakers prior to playing against the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Staples Center. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
According to the Hall of Famer, the Portland Trail Blazers should get rid of Lillard and start a rebuild. Talking on the NBA on TNT show, he said, “They gotta get rid of Dame first, that’s the biggest piece to go … I’ve said it before. They’ve got to trade Dame, start the rebuild.”
Despite all his injury woes this season, Lillard still has great stats. He averages 24.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game.
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