Damian Lillard spent the 2018 NBA All-Star Game posting a performance as strong as any Portland Trail Blazers guard before him. Given his exploding national profile and his impact on the franchise, it’s time to assess Lillard’s place in the pantheon of great Portland guards. The Blazers have fielded many backcourt All-Stars, 20-point scorers who have become the stuff of legend. At 27 years of age, where does Lillard rank among them?
To answer this question, we’ve ranked the seven greatest guards in Portland Trail Blazers history. See if you think we got the order right.