“We Were No. 1 in the West” 🔴 Dame Recalls the Title That Got Away. #nba #basketball #motivation
“Our season just fell apart.” 💔🏀
Before the league became obsessed with small ball, the 2014-15 Portland Trail Blazers were “smoking everybody.” Damian Lillard breaks down a roster that was absolutely loaded: LaMarcus Aldridge at his peak, Wesley Matthews as the ultimate 3-and-D, Nic Batum’s playmaking, and Robin Lopez controlling the glass.
They weren’t just good; they were the #1 seed in a West that featured KD’s Thunder and the championship Spurs. But in a matter of weeks, it all vanished. Wes tore his Achilles, L.A. played through a torn thumb, and a team destined for a ring was bounced in the first round.
Dame really believes this was the year. Looking at that bench—CJ McCollum, Will Barton, Mo Williams—it’s hard to argue with him. 🌹🏆
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