Damian Lillard is set to carry a very heavy load this year for the rebuilding Portland Trail Blazers. After watching the other four members of the team’s starting lineup relocate to new teams, Lillard is poised to take the next step forward as Portland’s franchise cornerstone and lead the team into a new era.
He seems more than ready to succeed as the team leader, especially after averaging career highs of 21.0 points and 4.6 rebounds per game with 6.2 assists last season and reaching his second consecutive All-Star game.
However, the team will need a number two option to step up and help as much as possible for the team to make positive strides.