As early as this year's offseason, James invited Lillard to analyze the reasons for their exits in both first rounds, and the group also had thick eyebrows, James described to Lillard the prospect of leaving Portland and joining Los Angeles, and Lillard said: I don't know if this is what he wants.
Lillard also knew, he said: he knows who he is, who they are (Zhan Mei), and they will definitely grind together successfully.
So, the question arises, is Lillard bloody or foolish in doing this?
As we all know, the current Blazers player configuration, at most, is the second round of the playoffs, and even the first round out is a high probability event. Without a superstar, it would be difficult for the Blazers to go further. But even so, Lillard ultimately decided to stay with the Trail Blazers.
We have an old saying: rather be a chicken head than a phoenix tail, Lillard may have this consideration, he will think that being a leader in the Blazers is better than going to the Lakers themselves can only be three bosses. And the salary and tactical status will obviously not be as high as in the Blazers.
There is also a version of the reason why Lillard has not left the Blazers for the time being, that is, the new coach, Changsi Billups, Lillard is willing to give Billups a chance, and hopes that the addition of Billups can help the Blazers go further.
Not to mention what made Lillard decide to stay with the Trail Blazers. Is Lillard's act of staying with the Pioneers bloody or foolish?
I personally believe that the current league is no longer a one-man-city alliance, and the league has changed the atmosphere of the year in order to chase interests and players to chase championships. A successful team, without more than two superstars, then the championship will not favor you. My personal opinion is that Lillard's behavior, being foolish, could have hooked up with his entire career.
Of course, no championship can not deny the greatness of a player, but such an interest league, is it really necessary to stick to the Blazers and live without a championship?
There is a saying among fans and friends that Lillard before the All-Star Game and Lillard after the All-Star Game are simply two people, no matter how poorLyrring Lillard performed before, once the All-Star Game passed, Lillard's watch was on time. But even such a favorable coaching is only the first round of the playoffs. Sometimes some of the decisions of the players, as fans, are difficult to understand and can only watch whether these transactions happen or not.
All in all, Lillard will most likely waste his talent for another season, even if the watch after the All-Star Game is worn in hand, punctual, and the sharp guidance will not be able to go further because the team does not have a strong helper.
Whether one person and one city is bloody or foolish is left to fans and friends to discuss.