Despite finding remarkable success themselves, NBA superstars can feel the awe of legends as well. That is the situation Damian Lillard was in. Sharing a room with Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, it wasn’t just admiration that Dame felt. Comparing resumes with two of the greatest players ever wasn’t the best decision from the hooper cum rapper.

Even though Lillard has had a successful career, stacking up against two of the five best players in the sport’s history is a tough endeavor for anyone. As a result, the former Portland Trail Blazers star wasn’t in the best of spirits after his encounter.

Speaking on the Knuckleheads podcast, Dame Dolla was honest about the inadequacy he felt. The situation came about due to the NBA’s celebration of its 75th anniversary team. During the ceremony, Damian had his encounter with Magic and Mike simultaneously.

“I felt so small…I come from a family in a neighborhood of, like, confidence in who I am…When I was there, like, I in my entire life I never looked around and felt so not small like I’m nothing. But just like Magic and Isaiah and all these, it was like a bunch of dudes in there.”

However, Dame did have an interesting choice of words and legends that he chose to mention.

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Is Damian Lillard picking Isaiah over Michael Jordan?

The longstanding history between Jordan and Zeke isn’t a surprise to anyone. Whether it was on-court battles, Team USA politics, or off-the-court comments, their rivalry has seen virtually every stage. But most people tend to side with His Airness due to his aura and power.

However, the newest Milwaukee Buck seems to be bucking that trend. Despite the question surrounding Magic and the 6x Champion, Lillard instead chose to invoke the name of the 2x Champion. Could it be the 6-footer’s way of showing respect to a fellow “short king“?

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Either way, there is one attribute that he has over the other NBA legends. While the ink is dry on their careers, his story is still being written. Whether he makes it to their level or not, Damian Lillard finally has a roster, and a fellow superstar in Giannis Antetokounmpo that he can contend with. Can he make it happen?

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