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Not currently playing and not a coach, Damian Lillard has a unique role with the Blazers
- Damian Lillard is currently recovering from an Achilles injury while discussing his role with the Portland Trail Blazers alongside Coach Chauncey Billups, who encouraged him to just be himself during this time.
- Lillard expressed his willingness to assist the team, saying, "Like Chauncey said, I guess I'm going to be like another assistant coach," while remaining focused on his recovery.
- While practicing running and shooting, Lillard noted, "I think it's at the stage where I can do a lot," showing his commitment to contributing despite his injury.
- Coach Chauncey Billups highlighted Lillard's unique connection with the team, emphasizing that he is still a great player.
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Not currently playing and not a coach, Damian Lillard has a unique role with the Blazers
Damian Lillard is in a unique position with the Portland Trail Blazers, back on the team but sidelined for the season because of an Achilles injury.
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Not playing and not a coach, Damian Lillard has unique role with Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. — At one point after Damian Lillard returned to the Portland Trail Blazers, he was chatting with coach Chauncey Billups about what his role with the team would be this season as he recovers from an Achilles injury. Billups had joked that Lillard would be the “highest-paid assistant coach in the league,” but the nine-time All-Star expressed concern that he didn’t want to overstep in his guidance of the team’s young players. “And I’…
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