Lillard’s Formula Zero Comments Draw Praise from John Calipari

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty ImagesFor everything he’s become known for on the court, Portland Trail Blazer star Damian Lillard’s off-court mentality has also gained him considerable support. Fielding questions during his Formula Zero basketball camp this week, Lillard’s comments drew praise from celebrated, longtime Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari.

Calipari was particularly enamored about Lillard’s message to younger basketball players and his viewpoint on how they should approach their mentalities when things get difficult, talent vs. work ethic and discipline. Lillard himself noted that these aspects are things that he believes set himself apart from his peers. Calipari…