Damian Lillard misses winning, losing, even criticism. Now he's back with Portland Trail Blazers.

AAndscape·By Marc J. Spears·October 20, 2026 Read on Andscape ↗

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As crazy as it might sound, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard missed all the haters, the critiques and even the challenge that came from losing during the first 12 seasons of his career

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