April 1st 2023.
Veteran point guard Damian Lillard, who is in his eleventh season in the NBA, said today’s generation of NBA players feels entitled. On JJ Redick's podcast, 'The Old Man and The Three', Lillard shared his views on younger players in the league, noting that the lack of leadership is a reason why they feel entitled.
Lillard recalled his early days in the league, playing with veteran players such as Jason Kidd, Grant Hill, Kurt Thomas and Kenyon Martin, who taught him the importance of leading and respecting the game. He believes that now, players are often given the keys to the franchise from the beginning, without being taught the value of earning it.
Lillard commented that many younger players "think they're LeBron James when they make an All-Star Game or get a max contract". He believes that this attitude is what differentiates the NBA he entered and the NBA he plays in today.
Watch Damian Lillard on The Old Man and The Three, to gain insight into the positive changes in the league and the importance of respecting the game.
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