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So NBA free agency right around the corner begins Thursday.

And look, this guy is not a free agent.

He's on a team that probably not going to strike it rich with free agent acquisitions.

That would be the Portland Trail Blazers.

So Damian Lillard, star player, he sat down with Blazers GM Joe Cronin.

And Joe Cronin says,

we remain committed to building a winner around Dame,

is what he says.

Now, here is the very quick CliffsNotes version.

Damien Lillard is a loyal dude, wants to remain in Portland, but doesn't want to be on an ultra young team, wants to contend, wants a veteran, you know, like upper echelon co-pilot, if you

will, where they could make a run.

That's what he wants.

That's not where the Blazers are.

Have you ever dated someone that's ready for marriage, but you weren't?

That's Dame and the Blazers right now.

Two very different stages

Damien Lillard is ready for commitment

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