Damian Lillard is impressing even longtime basketball viewers with his recent string of performances for the Portland Trail Blazers. He responded to criticism for missing two free throws against the Clippers by scoring 51, 61 and 42 points to put the Blazers in position for the Play-In Game and playoffs. While Lillard is known for high-scoring outbursts, former Weber State teammate Scott Bamforth told Scott Cacciola of The New York Times that Lillard has “found another level”:
They still keep in touch via text message, Bamforth said, and get together for the occasional off-season workout.