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Damian Lillard talks reading pick-and-roll defense

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard tells Coach Nick how he reads pick-and-rolls and then discusses his shooting technique.

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It should be no surprise that Blazers guard Damian Lillard learns how opponents are playing him in pick-and-rolls by aggressively attacking them early on within games. No matter, it helps that Lillard has a jump-shooting big man in LaMarcus Aldridge working the two-game game with him.

Coach Nick's other Blazers interviews: Nicolas Batum talks about his shooting mechanics, LaMarcus Aldridge breaks down Portland's pin-down play and Terry Stotts examines his offensive principles.

Coach Nick's Kings interviews: Coach Mike Malone breaks down HORNS sets, Derrick Williams discusses playing both forward positions and point guard Isaiah Thomas talks about shooting as a shorter player.

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