Damain Lillard has never had a problem speaking up and being a leader. Entering another season as the clear leader of the Portland Trail Blazers, Lillard spoke about what Colin Kaepernick’s protest of the national anthem:
I don’t have a plan, but it’s certainly something I’m aware of and something I’m affected by and a lot of people are affected by. I’m sure I’ll come up with something – I’m not sure what, but I think what Colin Kaepernick is doing takes a strong person. He’s standing up for what he believes in and rightfully so.