Rivers Reveals Lillard's Praise for Avdija's Role
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Former coach Doc Rivers revealed that NBA player Damian Lillard told him the Portland Trail Blazers belong to Denny Avdija. Rivers shared that Lillard and Ja Morant explicitly handed the team over to Avdija. This conversation reportedly took place regarding the 2026-27 season.
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- Doc Rivers revealed Damian Lillard told him the Portland Trail Blazers belong to Denny Avdija.
- Rivers shared Lillard's statement that the team's ownership was made clear early on.
- Lillard and Ja Morant reportedly gave the team to Avdija, calling it his game.
- The conversation occurred while Rivers coached Lillard with the Milwaukee Bucks.
- This pertains to the 2026-27 NBA season.
Former NBA coach Doc Rivers disclosed details of conversations he had with Damian Lillard regarding Israeli star Denny Avdija. Rivers, who coached Lillard with the Milwaukee Bucks, revealed in an interview on Bill Simmons' podcast that Lillard expressed his happiness with the team's direction. According to Rivers, Lillard stated that it was made clear early on who the team belonged to. Rivers recounted Lillard saying, "Brother, we made it very clear and very early who the team belongs to." He added that both Lillard and Ja Morant "gave the team to the kid (Avdija), they told him 'this is your game and we'll figure out what to do around you.'" This suggests a significant endorsement of Avdija's leadership potential within the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2026-27 season.
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