The Damian Lillard trade rumors found their way onto the telecast of the 2023 NBA draft in an unexpected way on Thursday after various shots of a fan wearing a custom-made “Trade Dame ” jersey made the rounds online.
With the Trail Blazers owning the No. 3 selection, Lillard’s future was, once again, heavily discussed, though both sides shut down talks of a split before the draft. Ultimately, the Blazers used the pick on G League Ignite’s Scoot Henderson, despite their star guard’s reported preference for the selection to be traded for more win-now talent.
Given the amount of attention, it seemed fitting for Lillard to one of draft night’s trending topics. Of course, the “Trade Dame ” jersey made for a hilariously awkward visual thanks to the bold-minded fan, who explained his motivation to Sports Illustrated’s Robin Lundberg.
