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Damian Lillard, who handled All-Star slight with class, faced uphill battle from the start: How timing, votin – OregonLive
Lillard had a strong case to be named an All-Star starter but his recent stellar play wasn’t enough to overcome circumstances beyond his control.
Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard sat at home Thursday feeding his three children when the texts and calls started pouring in, informing him that he hadnt been selected as a Western Conference starter in the NBA All-Star Game.
While that news sent many Blazers fans and some media members into a tizzy, Lillard said he wasnt fazed.
I didnt go right or left, Lillard said. I was just like, Oh.
The Lillard of the past might have felt more slighted. Disrespected. Added it to the list of injustices during…
