Lillard praises Trail Blazers teammate Morant's playmaking

He noted the guard's communication on The Association.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 46m1 min read

Dame 🤝 Ja @Dame_Lillard complimented new Trail Blazers teammate Ja Morant on his playmaking, craftiness, and ability to Via @NBATV on X

What happened: Damian Lillard praised new Portland Trail Blazers teammate Ja Morant during a recent appearance on The Association. The veteran complimented Morant's playmaking, craftiness, and on-court communication.

Why it matters: The Trail Blazers paired the two guards this offseason in a major roster overhaul. The backcourt duo is working to develop chemistry before the upcoming campaign.

By the numbers: The Trail Blazers are 6-3 this preseason, averaging 116.7 points per game while allowing 106.8.

What to watch: Portland opens its regular season against the Phoenix Suns on Oct. 21.

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