Whether you chalk it up to him being in a small market or the fact he’s not flashy or constantly patting himself on the back, Damian Lillard is underrated in the NBA.
In an interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Dame Dolla spoke on feeling like he doesn’t get the respect he deserves compared to other names in the league (even with all the success the Portland Trail Blazers have had recently), why he would never his team for greener pastures, last year’s tough playoff exit and recruiting players to the squad.
His loyalty is commendable. It’s a rare trait in today’s NBA.