Damian Lillard has the Portland Trail Blazers against the wall

After 11 straight years of unconditional loyalty, it appears that the Portland Trail Blazers have finally drawn Damian Lillard's last straw, as the Top 75 nominated point guard has officially requested a trade away from the Blazers, according to multiple sources. For the last two years, Lillard has been promised a roster that he can compete for a title with. Lillard was more than complacent and patient, buying into the vision that new General Manager Joe Cronin had sold him following the dismissal of former executive, Neil Olshey. Along with the plans that Cronin laid out, ...