Despite piecing together a rèsumè that’s largely uncommon among players through nine seasons, Damian Lillard’s standing among the NBA 75th Anniversary team has become a point of contention. Earlier this week, two of the panelists, Bill Simmons and Bob Ryan, joined the Bill Simmons Podcast to explain their rationale why Lillard’s selection was rightfully-deserved.
Ryan made mention of the group’s diversity, as evidenced by how many players from the last half-century made it. He broached the subject of being fair to the current generation, too, confirming that Lillard was the final selection on this list.