Yesterday, we found out that Damian Lillard was snubbed by NBA All-Star voters, losing the popular vote for the starting lineup by half a million despite being voted in overwhelmingly by coaches and fellow players. Last night, in the aftermath of the letdown, TNT commentators Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith both agreed that Lillard should have won the nod. In the process, Smith called Lillard one of the top five players in the NBA. Here’s the video.
So then, let’s discuss this. First, yay Kenny! Second, does Lillard fit into the NBA Top 5?