Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers, USA Basketball (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Portland Trail Blazers fans should be thrilled that Damian Lillard is emerging as a clear leader for USA Basketball. Surrounded by some of the top talent in the world, Dame’s star power shined brightest as the USA national team got back on track, drubbing Iran to the tune of 120-66.
Lillard finished with 21 points on 7-15 shooting, all of his makes coming from distance on a scorching 54 percent marksmanship. Dame led the way but the squad as a whole showed off their range, finishing with 19 made threes on 39 attempts.