All-Star guard Damian Lillard is the heart and soul of the Portland Trail Blazers franchise. His impact goes beyond just 26.9 points per game. He’s a public relations machine, internationally recognized, and on the marquee of every arena the Blazers visit. He’s an anchor point for selling tickets, Portland’s most popular jersey selection...a true star in a town that hasn’t sported many of them. Lillard’s contract also expires in the Summer of 2021. As that date approaches, his status with the Blazers is coming under scrutiny. That’s the topic of the Blazer’s Edge Mailbag today, the first of a two-part piece considering various possibilities ahead of the Blazers.