Jun 3, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) celebrates after scoring a three point basket in the first half against the Denver Nuggets during game six in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Coach of the year. Defensive player of the year. Sixth man of the year. MVP, All-NBA, and All-star selections. All of these accolades have been absent from the Portland Trail Blazers organization to complement star guard Damian Lillard since LaMarcus Aldridge departed the franchise in 2015.