After signing a massive two-year, $122 million contract extension Friday, Portland Trail Blazers franchise star Damian Lillard is locked in to the organization for years to come.
At a press conference prior to Portland’s summer league game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, Lillard, general manager Joe Cronin, and head coach Chauncey Billups spoke on the factors which led to the new deal.
Most important in his decision-making process, Lillard saw a mutual desire between him and management to build a championship team. Lillard said all he wants is a puncher’s chance and the organization is moving in the right direction to make that happen.