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
“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 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
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.