Damian Lillard Praises Deni Avdija's Unapologetic Transparency
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Portland Trail Blazers legend Damian Lillard praised Israeli player Deni Avdija's transparent and unapologetic nature in an ESPN interview. Lillard highlighted Avdija's willingness to admit mistakes and fatigue. In another interview, Lillard expressed gratitude for the Blazers' faith in him and reflected positively on his career path and the current team's composition.
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- Damian Lillard called Deni Avdija "shameless" and "super transparent" in an ESPN interview.
- Lillard praised Avdija's willingness to admit fatigue and apologize to teammates.
- Lillard expressed gratitude to the Portland Trail Blazers for their belief in him.
- He stated his trade was necessary for the current team's formation.
- Lillard described the current Blazers team as talented, ego-free, and simple to play with.
Portland Trail Blazers legend Damian Lillard spoke about Israeli player Deni Avdija in an interview with ESPN, ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Lillard described Avdija as a "funny guy" with an "unapologetic, shameless" attitude. He recounted a hypothetical scenario where Avdija, after missing a shot and being too tired to get back on defense, would admit his fatigue and apologize to teammates during a timeout. "He'll just say what he feels and thinks," Lillard said. "I would say it was my mistake, but I wouldn't admit I was tired. He's super transparent."
In a separate interview with NBC, Lillard expressed gratitude to the Blazers for believing in him after his release from Milwaukee. He stated that the team he has now could not have been formed without his initial trade, emphasizing that he needed to leave for Portland to acquire its current players. The 36-year-old guard reflected on his career journey, stating he has no regrets and feels everything was necessary. He described the current team as highly talented, ego-free, and playing a simple game.
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