Damian Lillard is one of the fiercest competitors in the NBA. Heâs been the leader of the Portland Trail Blazers since entering the league, single-handedly taking them to the playoffs regarding of his supporting cast.
But the Blazers are struggling mightily since Chauncey Billups took over and frustration continues to grow for the Weber State product, whoâs also having a very slow start to the campaign.
Lillardâs anger was notorious following his teamâs loss to the Los Angeles Clippers as, on top of how his team played, the referees left a lot to be desired with several no-calls down the stretch. Thatâs why he didnât hesitate to call them out during his press conference.
Damian Lillard Calls Out NBA âUnacceptableâReferees
âI feel like the way the game is being officiated is unacceptable,â Lillard said. âI donât wanna go too deep into it so they make a big deal out of it, but the explanations, the shit thatâs getting missed. I mean, come on. I felt like coming in the rule change wouldnât affect me because I donât do the trick the referees, I donât do the trick plays. Itâs just unacceptable, man.â
âThen the explanations and remarks when youâre telling âem, itâs just likeâŠI donât even have nothing else to say about it,â he added.
Lillard is most likely going to be fined for his comments on the officials but someone had to say something at some point. For the most part, even without the new rules, theyâve been pretty awful for quite some time now.
The Blazers are now just 5-6 for the season and theyâve struggled to find consistency on both ends of the floor. And, while heâs reaffirmed his commitment to the city and the franchise, some fear that Lillard could demand a trade at some point in the season if they donât straigthen the course.
