Damian Lillard Nominates a Player to Replace Him in the NBA All-Stars
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard suffered a groin strain during the game against Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.
With just over three minutes left into the game, Lillard was going for a drive to the basket
He attempted a shot around Memphis center Jonas Valanciunas and didn’t land correctly. He immediately headed to the locker room and did not return for the game.
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After the end of the game, Trail Blazers coach Terry Scotts confirmed a right groin strain to Lillard and said that he will undergo an MRI on Thursday. Lillard came out to mention that he will miss the NBA All-Star game. This will be the third consecutive season for which Lillard will not be featuring in the All-Stars.
Damian Lillard injured his groin late in Portland’s loss in Memphis. Terry Stotts said Lillard will get a MRI tomorrow. Called it a right groin strain.
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) February 13, 2020
Lillard was supposed to play in team LeBron James among the Western Conference All-Stars on Sunday. Lillard was among the reserves in the team behind starters LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Luka Doncic and James Harden.
He was also a part of the three-point contest on Saturday which he will miss.
Damian Lillard endorsed Devin Booker to replace him at the NBA All-Stars
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Team LeBron will now have to look for a replacement for Lillard. A few players that were left disappointed on being left out initially will have an opportunity to get in. Lillard had his thoughts on a player that can possibly replace him. He endorsed Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker to replace him.
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Dame after confirming that he’ll miss the All-Star Game: “Hopefully Devin Booker — somebody like — will get the spot.”
(via @NBCSNorthwest)pic.twitter.com/hClNrk7nPR
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 13, 2020
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Lillard has been in scorching form recently. He has always led the Trail Blazers almost single-handedly. Fortunately for the Trail Blazers, they don’t have a game until February 21 owing to the All-Star weekend. They will be hoping for Lillard to get to full fitness before they return to action.