While the Portland Trail Blazers’ hot start has cooled, Damian Lillard has not. But this cooling has put a bigger burden on him, with the team going just 1-6 in its last seven games. Lillard’s effort thus far has been recognized by HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy, who has Lillard No. 8 in his weekly MVP rankings:
Lillard continues to fly under the radar for some reason, but anyone who’s watched him knows he’s having a phenomenal season.
He’s averaging career-bests in points, rebounds and turnovers per game. Among all NBA players, he currently ranks fifth in made threes (68), sixth in points per game (27.