While Damian Lillard's trade request itself is reasonable, the demands his representation is making are not. Jazz beat writer AndyBLarsen explains why.
His agent has reportedly called other teams and warned them against trading for the Trailblazers’ star.
route. Lillard has been all about overcoming the realities of being a small market’s largest star in the quest for ultimate glory.But in the end, he’s had enough of new Portland Trail Blazers owner Jody Allen’s strange mix of absenteeism and toxicity, of the front office’s confusing moves, and of a coaching staff that’s generally regarded as one of the worst in the NBA. The Blazers’ org has failed him at even a relatively low bar of support.
The 2022 extension is the most remarkable one. While he still had three years left on that last extension, heand received an extra two years added on, representing his age 35 and 36 seasons, for a maximum $122 million. The Blazers agreed to Lillard’s ask, though they were initially reluctant. Paying any large amount, let alone the largest in NBA history, for a guard in their mid to late-30s has traditionally proven not to be a prudent financial move.
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