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Leadership Lessons from Damian Lillard

It’s team first when Portland’s floor general takes command

When four-time All-Star Damian Lillard takes the floor, he’s as prepared as any head coach. He knows his teammates and he knows his opposition. He knows the other team’s plays and how he wants to react. It’s attention to detail, along with his physical skills, that make the 28-year-old one of the NBA’s best point guards.

Lillard’s attitude toward his Portland Trail Blazer teammates is also key for any player who wants to succeed at his position.

“As a point guard you have to be …

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