Damian Lillard explains what it would take to play in a bigger market | 2021 NBA All-Star Game

In a press conference ahead of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard discusses Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons missing the game, HBCUs, being a closer, his thoughts on Muhammad Ali, the ETA on his next album, what it would take for him to play in a bigger market, and more.

0:00 Dame reacts to Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons missing the game.
1:15 His thoughts on HBCUs.
2:33 Dame remembers his first All-Star Weekend.
3:41 What makes a great NBA closer.
5:26 His memories on the NBA season being shut down a year ago.
6:59 How practice in the NBA has changed over the years.
9:31 What he learned from Muhammad Ali and why Ali is his favorite athlete ever.
11:35 If he expected to be this good when he entered the league.
13:00 When his next music is coming out.
13:46 What it would take for him to want to play in a bigger market.
16:05 What he's expecting from Anfernee Simons in the 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
16:43 Looking forward to playing with Stephen Curry.
17:29 What it would mean to bring a title to the Blazers.
18:59 What the ASG is doing for HBCUs and COVID relief.
20:35 Continuing the social justice movement going forward.

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