Blazers: Popovich calls Blazers rookie Damian Lillard 'a wonderful player'

[tlongII]

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/te...ich-calls.html

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was the latest coach to sing the praises of Blazers rookie Damian Lillard after he poured in 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in Portland's 98-90 win Thursday:

"I think he's a wonderful player. His skills are obvious, but I like his demeanor as much as I like his skills. He really plays within himself, and that doesn't mean he doesn't play hard. He aggressive, he's not afraid of contact, but he's got a real fine demeanor and understanding of what's going on out on the court. He can shoot it and he can drive it, ad I think he works hard on D. He's a fine young player for Portland."

[OffMyCourt]

Damn nerd wtf why do you make so many threads abou nobody cares about

[thunderfan]

Damn nerd wtf why do you make so many threads abou nobody cares about

Well, you have 2 total forum posts, both of which start out with "damn nerd" and then proceed to insult someone. You're a great contributor to the site. At least this guy is trying to discuss something basketball related. You're just spewing and insults at people.

[Trill Clinton]

lillard will be in a spurs jersey in a few years.

[Paranoid Pop]

lillard will be in a wheelchair in a few years.

[Trill Clinton]

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

He's really the centerpiece of the whole thing.

I told you he's my favorite player, I like him on both ends of the floor, I play him at three positions -- what else can I say?

He's become more efficient. He's not the sloppy player he was last year. He pays more attention to defense. He rebounds better. He gets rid of the ball quicker, makes decisions quicker.

[whitemamba]

Good win tbh..

[DMC]

lillard will be in a spurs jersey in a few years.

If he's able to walk.

[Latarian Milton]

so where're other coaches' comments on him? need a few more lillard threads tbh

[JRHernandez88]

lillard will be in a spurs jersey in a few years.

that would be dope..

[rayjayjohnson]

Spurs need an irrational confidence bricklayer.

[racm]

Lillard/De Colo/Leonard/insert young PF here/Splitter