It took a while, but Damian Lillard was finally named to the West's All-Star roster, taking the injured Blake Griffin's spot. The Portland Trail Blazers point guard said he felt "disrespected" having not originally been chosen to the team, but ended up making the West's lineup after all.
Damian Lillard named to All-Star team after Blake Griffin’s injury
The Portland Trail Blazers point guard will be on the West’s All-Star roster after all.
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Lillard is having his best year in his third season in the NBA. He’s averaging 21.6 points, 6.3 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 36.5 minutes per game for the Blazers, who are 34-17, which is good enough for the fourth best record in the West. The Trail Blazers have struggled as of late, however, dropping nine of their last 13 games.
NBA All-Star Rosters
NBA All-Star Rosters
Portland now has two All-Stars. Lillard's teammate LaMarcus Aldridge will suit up for the West, too.
He will join the West's stacked roster of point guards alongside Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul.
It marks Lillard’s second All-Star appearance. Earlier in the week, it was reported that he declined the opportunity to defend his two consecutive Skills Challenge titles at All-Star Weekend’s Saturday night festivities.
Lillard may not be in New York for the Skills Challenge, but he will be there for the headline event.
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