Damian Lillard felt extremely slighted when he wasn’t chosen for the 2015 NBA All-Star game and he let his feelings known in long Instagram post. With Kobe Bryant’s season-ending injury commissioner Adam Silver had to choose his replacement. Silver felt the choice between DeMarcus Cousins and Lillard was too difficult for him so he let the coaches choose and they chose Cousins. Lillard was left out in the cold once again. Luckily for him but unluckily for Blake Griffin, the Los Angeles Clippers star had to have surgery on his elbow to remove an infection. The choice to go with Lillard for his replacement was an easy one. Now Lillard shares his feelings on finally making the team.
Lillard talked about that with Jabari Young of CSNNW.com. Lillard said he was frustrated not to have made it but he understands the Western Conference is brutally deep and picking the team was difficult. He’s just excited to have the opportunity now.
