An NBA insider took the time to explain how Damian Lillard can help the Blazers win even while rehabbing this year with the team.

T he Portland Trail Blazers’ greatest achievement last season was building a formidable defensive identity. It wasn’t very long ago that the Blazers were among the worst defensive teams in the NBA, but by the end of last season,

Lillard requested a trade out of Portland in 2023, with the Heat being his preferred destination. However, he was ultimately dealt to Milwaukee in a blockbuster three team trade that would give Giannis Antetokounmpo another top player to play with.