Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is the subject of the latest ESPN Cover Story — entitled “As Real As It Gets” by Marc Spears — that goes in-depth on Lillard as a person, his motivations and dreams, and his rap career. Spears provides a deeper look at how Lillard operates and why he gives back to his community.
Lillard, on the topic of legacy, says that he is captivated by the way Dirk Nowitzki will be remembered and respected in Dallas:
“He just stayed with it,” he’ll say.