The Trail Blazers will enter the 2021-22 regular season with Chauncey Billups at the front of the bench. Earlier this week, coach Billups discussed his thoughts on his developing relationship with star guard Damian Lillard in a conversation with The Oregonian’s Aaron Fentress.
Before detailing how his experience as a point guard could impact his bond with Lillard, Billups explained that his willingness to accept the Blazers’ job was not contingent on Lillard’s presence. The story from Fentress also mentioned that Billups expects Lillard to suit up in Portland next season.
Billups said taking the Blazers’ job was not contingent on Lillard remaining with the team but he did so fully expecting arguably the greatest player in franchise history being on the roster.