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Damian Lillard shares brotherhood with Utah Jazz assistant coach Johnnie Bryant that’s bigger than basketball

Weston Kenney,

Utah Jazz's Head Coach Johnnie Bryant talks with other coaches during a Summer League game at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, July 5, 2016.

SALT LAKE CITY — Year: 2012.

Setting: Salt Lake City.

Six years ago, a baby-faced Damian Lillard enjoyed a nice view to watch the Utah Jazz from the green seats of EnergySolutions Arena.

It was Lillard’s senior season at Weber State.

His friend and mentor, Johnnie Bryant, was still operating his Bryant Sports Academy while training Jazzmen Ronnie Price and Paul Millsap, so they decided to check out a game together.