I just want to preface this by saying no one but Damian Lillard knows what Damian Lillard is thinking.
The Portland Trail Blazers are about to gear up for another season. And unlike the previous nine, the long-term future of their All-NBA point guard is tentative, at best. Yes, I know Damian Lillard posted his love for the city of Portland on Instagram last week, and that’s great. But even the most ardent fans need to understand that he’s not going to serve out the length of his contract if this team remains middle of the road.