The crowds had thinned by the second round, but several players lingered in the stands waiting to hear their names called. Dozens of fans waited to cheer them on.
Category: Portland Trail Blazers
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Victor Wembanyama Wants to Take Over the NBA
The 19-year-old French basketball star is the most hyped N.B.A. prospect since LeBron James, but he says he isn’t fazed by the pressure.
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Damian Lillard Scores 71 Points in Trail Blazers Win Over Rockets
The New York Times – Sports:“Was I supposed to be overly excited?” the Blazers All-Star said Sunday night. He was not the first to score 71 in a game this season, and he may not be the last.
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Damian Lillard Has Stuck With Portland for 11 Years. What Kind of Star Does That?
The New York Times – Sports:The Trail Blazers point guard has prized loyalty over easier paths to winning. And that’s what makes him great.
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NBA Season Preview: The Nets and the Lakers Are the Wild Cards
The New York Times – Sports:Newly healthy stars and rising young players could shift the power dynamics in both conferences. But if the Nets and the Lakers can recover from off-season drama, they may be the teams to beat.