How Unique Is Damian Lillard in Todays NBA?
Portlands All-NBA guard  who will be headed to the Olympics for the first time  explained some of his thinking Thursday about why he committed to the national team, which will gather in Las Vegas early next month to start training camp and play a series of exhibitions. Pop being the coach of the national team played a big role in my decision to commit, Lillard said. I have a lot of respect for Pop as a coach and as a person. I look forward to playing for him, taking in his basketball knowledge and seeing what our team can do.