Damian Lillard thinks finishing the NBA season is beneath him - Skip | NBA | UNDISPUTED

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  • If the NBA resumed the season with a limited number of games, Blazers guard Damian Lillard said he isn’t playing. The 5-time All-Star said he wouldn’t play in meaningless games if Portland did not have a true opportunity to make the playoffs. The Blazers are currently 3 and a half games behind the 8th spot. Hear why Skip Bayless believes that Lillard thinks finishing the season is beneath him.
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  • @UndisputedOnFS1
    @UndisputedOnFS1  3 년 전 +45

    What are your thoughts on Damian Lillard's decision?

    • @seahawks8469
      @seahawks8469 3 년 전 +13

      He makes a good point!

    • @marlinhill3697
      @marlinhill3697 3 년 전 +9

      I think he has a point . He didn’t mention anything about money, he looking at the competitive aspect. Why have teams play if there isn’t any incentive like trying to get into playoffs, for the sake of just having basketball games? I’m know there are others who feel the same way. And this has to be a discussion for the league to figure how do we get the most out of talents, star players and teams as well a crowd and fan involvement in this difficult time. But watch I bet they play 5 or more games when they come back just for those teams with an outside shot of the playoffs , or they do an expanded playoff format.

    • @lj-hd2sg
      @lj-hd2sg 3 년 전 +9

      Dame is right why would u go to work for a company that will end in 3days

    • @YaBoyGemCity
      @YaBoyGemCity 3 년 전 +3

      Dame was injured in the conference finals if you dont recall he was playing through cracked ribs he said nothing about it and pushed through he should get respect for that

    • @napalmjames7858
      @napalmjames7858 3 년 전 +5

      He is a franchise player and has earned that right.The possibility of injury should outweigh playing in meaningless games.

  • @adingdingdiiing6740
    @adingdingdiiing6740 3 년 전 +215

    Skip and Shannon better be ready for that Dame Nickel diss track. 🤣🤣😭

  • @theoriginalkobby4157
    @theoriginalkobby4157 3 년 전 +509

    They actually agreed. Fully agreed.
    Huh. Weird.
    That doesn't happen often😂

    • @kefkapalazzo1
      @kefkapalazzo1 3 년 전 +29

      It’s extremely hard to be on dames side

    • @JayJ95X
      @JayJ95X 3 년 전 +6

      They had to, with no sports going on these two bums are being exposed for how useless they are and just being empty talking heads
      They need sports back to justify their wages

    • @IcyTrack
      @IcyTrack 3 년 전 +28

      J-876 King then don’t watch them

    • @timmorris82
      @timmorris82 3 년 전

      I actually agreed with Skip. That happens almost never.

    • @JayJ95X
      @JayJ95X 3 년 전 +1

      @@IcyTrack ok Skip, sorry I'm nagging on your field of work, just stop using your burners

  • @nicobean5064
    @nicobean5064 3 년 전 +459

    Dame Dollar was Dame nickel I can’t take skip😂

    • @c.jgardner3850
      @c.jgardner3850 3 년 전 +15

      I’m disliking cuz that was so corny but so good 😂😂😂

    • @nicobean5064
      @nicobean5064 3 년 전 +5

      Christopher Gardner I swear dude irritating😂

    • @jaydurant3048
      @jaydurant3048 3 년 전 +5

      @Houston Rockets funny that this comes from the you lol 😅

    • @tonyhenry5193
      @tonyhenry5193 3 년 전 +3

      That WAS HARD SKIP

    • @MrWebster
      @MrWebster 3 년 전 +5

      Apparently Skip thinks only the leagure MVP is allowed an opinion. Inside sources say many players are with Dame.

  • @mackdre2012
    @mackdre2012 3 년 전 +208

    Dame Dolla was Dame Nickel 😂😂☠️ Skip a fool for that one

  • @leetraviusmckay2919
    @leetraviusmckay2919 3 년 전 +858

    Finally!!! A different topic

    • @bart4543
      @bart4543 3 년 전 +32

      Lebron is better than mj im sorry

    • @Stinkmeaner-_-
      @Stinkmeaner-_- 3 년 전 +2

      LeeTravius Mckay Yessir!

    • @Jon155mt
      @Jon155mt 3 년 전 +27

      @@bart4543 Nope not even close lmao

    • @nicobean5064
      @nicobean5064 3 년 전

      LeeTravius Mckay wasn’t this spoke on yesterday😂

    • @brettrobbins2707
      @brettrobbins2707 3 년 전 +8

      But there is 2 lebron jerseys in the shot, so even when not talked about he is still the center of everything

  • @youtubebandit826
    @youtubebandit826 3 년 전 +29

    “Well you had 66 games.” And that ends the debate. PERIOD.

    • @MetalEffort
      @MetalEffort 3 년 전 +5

      3 out of 5 starters have been out. 2 of those are back. Do you want to see the better team in the playoffs, or an instant sweep from the grizzlies?

    • @Nate-bu1ng
      @Nate-bu1ng 3 년 전 +2

      @@MetalEffort NBA wants an instant sweep so their Lakers can get to the finals easier.

    • @MetalEffort
      @MetalEffort 3 년 전 +1

      @@Nate-bu1ng Or maybe worried that the blazers might just win.

    • @ramonromero483
      @ramonromero483 3 년 전

      Yes yes yes

    • @TitusLennon
      @TitusLennon 3 년 전 +3

      @@MetalEffort Excuses. The Blazers won't make any noise in the playoffs. They never make much noise in the playoffs.

  • @leetraviusmckay2919
    @leetraviusmckay2919 3 년 전 +181

    Shannon: "where them ten rings he got he must be Bill Russell"

  • @manlawlol
    @manlawlol 3 년 전 +122

    6:47 Damn skip put Brons name with Kobe and Jordan. Finally a little respect lol

  • @rubencadmusnamata6358
    @rubencadmusnamata6358 3 년 전 +176

    "Dame Nickel" 🤦🤣

  • @luisamundaray5632
    @luisamundaray5632 3 년 전 +186

    He could have said this differently, he said this like he plays for free 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @Christopher._M
      @Christopher._M 3 년 전 +9

      If they are taking away the Championship opportunity in a way it is playing for free.

    • @derrickmason7457
      @derrickmason7457 3 년 전 +25

      Chris nah he’s still getting a check lol but I agree with his long term point

    • @adrianadavis5514
      @adrianadavis5514 3 년 전 +3

      Yeah if he would have worded it differently than it would have made more sense.

    • @lj-hd2sg
      @lj-hd2sg 3 년 전 +10

      @Clout Fairy doesnt matter stillp not fair its not always how u start its also how u finish and in this situatiom they they dont have a fair finish

    • @Christopher._M
      @Christopher._M 3 년 전 +22

      @Clout Fairy he gets payed but the ultimate goal is to play in the playoffs and win. Also comparing your position to his is ridiculous. There are 1000s of walmart employee's and many more who would become employees to make a living so firing you is no big deal. On the other hand there are a limited amount of current players who can play like lillard and lead a whole franchise.

  • @lancehandy6648
    @lancehandy6648 3 년 전 +86

    "Are you gonna collect that check?" Best argument made

    • @yrudonking
      @yrudonking 3 년 전 +19

      @Yea Man most people arent millionaires

    • @lancehandy6648
      @lancehandy6648 3 년 전 +15

      @Yea Man that doesn't apply if the rest of the nba IS playing games. That's like a cashier saying, while the rest of the staff does show up to work, they're not going to show up and still expect their check because 'most people are staying home'. You want to stay home.... fine. You shouldn't get paid then.

    • @lancehandy6648
      @lancehandy6648 3 년 전 +11

      @Yea Man Thats fine. No ones making you risk your life, you just dont get a damn check then. Its plain and simple.

    • @Devin2292
      @Devin2292 3 년 전 +8

      @Yea Man cause other people are working from home. If you are still doing your job you get a check but Dame straight up wouldnt be doing his job while the rest of thr NBA would, so why tf should he get paid the same

    • @Devin2292
      @Devin2292 3 년 전 +7

      @Yea Man bruh thats unemployment then. Who tf is not working at all while not collecting unemployment and getting paid

  • @mrray7169
    @mrray7169 3 년 전 +362

    Don't teams bench their star players when they're out the playoff race anyway?

    • @alfarouqaminufor3892
      @alfarouqaminufor3892 3 년 전 +18

      Exactly

    • @TheRealDillPickles
      @TheRealDillPickles 3 년 전 +51

      He can play those 6 games and and not be a lady about it.

    • @levv4580
      @levv4580 3 년 전 +32

      Tramell Patterson I know ladies in the WNBA with more balls

    • @ChrisBrown-yi5oo
      @ChrisBrown-yi5oo 3 년 전 +11

      Yea but dame still gotta finish strong. He should wanna play any type of games considering how long everyone has had no sports. 💯 imo of course

    • @blackityblack4370
      @blackityblack4370 3 년 전

      Yes...this is a non issue they just need content lol.

  • @calikev7
    @calikev7 3 년 전 +32

    Dame Nickel?!! Come on Skiiiipppp, that was uncalled for lol.

  • @captainawesome2121
    @captainawesome2121 3 년 전 +28

    Wait is skip saying that Dame hasn't won enough to have an opinion? That's odd... Never heard him say that about other players

    • @hughhefner5348
      @hughhefner5348 3 년 전 +5

      He said he hasn't won enough to think he can SIT OUT

    • @Terminator_Gareth
      @Terminator_Gareth 3 년 전

      Hugh Hefner hes overachieved with the rosters he's had

    • @hughhefner5348
      @hughhefner5348 3 년 전 +4

      @@Terminator_Gareth nahh. Kawhi by himself almost took golden state down WITH KD in 2017. This fool couldn't win a game vs golden state without kd

    • @Terminator_Gareth
      @Terminator_Gareth 3 년 전

      Hugh Hefner the fact that he made it to the western conference in the fashion that he did is enough for me to say hes a top 3 pg in the league

    • @bboywolf
      @bboywolf 3 년 전

      @@Terminator_Gareth curry Irving... kemba is better imo, lillard has had double the help kemba has had in his career

  • @landofthedreadheads8901

    He only saying its beneath him because his team was on the outside looking in, so much for loyalty

    • @mannygill9181
      @mannygill9181 3 년 전 +2

      What’s the purpose of playing and having teams come out that have no chance of making the playoffs? That’s just dumb.

    • @dq303
      @dq303 3 년 전 +1

      He never said it was beneath him

  • @Falloutx360a
    @Falloutx360a 3 년 전 +39

    Dame Dolla diss track coming soon

    • @toadface8627
      @toadface8627 3 년 전 +4

      Same name, wassup buddy.

    • @meinking22
      @meinking22 3 년 전

      Look out! Here comes a diss track *cringe*

    • @Khrymez
      @Khrymez 3 년 전 +1

      Skip got lil Wayne on his side lol

    • @aw_9461
      @aw_9461 3 년 전

      @@Khrymez Wayne and Dame are good friends tho lol

  • @Saggyspandex
    @Saggyspandex 3 년 전 +51

    As a Portland resident and fan. No issue with Dame sitting.

    • @jptrece8890
      @jptrece8890 3 년 전 +2

      No more dame time LMAOOOOO

    • @OGGOAT23
      @OGGOAT23 3 년 전 +10

      But you not the only fan living in Portland

    • @arizonaFIREent
      @arizonaFIREent 3 년 전 +3

      If I hadn't won a ring since 77 I wouldn't be excited about the NBA season either

    • @mason.7074
      @mason.7074 3 년 전

      Fan girl

    • @drewwilson5026
      @drewwilson5026 3 년 전

      @@jptrece8890 😑😑 you must be a Thunder fan

  • @michaelvantassel7475
    @michaelvantassel7475 3 년 전 +12

    Nobody mentioned how Dame was playing with separated ribs

    • @Watchingvideoslikeu
      @Watchingvideoslikeu 3 년 전 +1

      Why was he good in quarters 1 through 3 but bad in the 4th quarters? These are excuses. He got exposed as an all-star. Dame is not a superstar he is an all star only. Kobe played 10 years with a separated shoulder. Lebron has played 8 years or so with a bum ankle. Did you see the knee brace on Tim Duncan. The superstars are all in pain. That’s where the transcendence of a super star comes in. All stars make very valid excuses. But the superstars perform in abnormal situations

    • @mr.stuntington2163
      @mr.stuntington2163 3 년 전

      @Shaun Katon Giannis just did that. Middletons a first yr allstar this season

    • @mr.stuntington2163
      @mr.stuntington2163 3 년 전

      @Shaun Katon does that have to do with your question above? You asked "Name another player whose WITHOUT AN ALLSTAR ON THIER TEAM TO TAKE THIER TEAM TO THE CONFERENCE FINALS?"

    • @mr.stuntington2163
      @mr.stuntington2163 3 년 전

      @Shaun Katon and I answered that. Yes there has been.

    • @mr.stuntington2163
      @mr.stuntington2163 3 년 전

      @Shaun Katon wasnt any upsmanship. I just answered your question.

  • @jackieraytv5171
    @jackieraytv5171 3 년 전 +50

    Well get ready for Dak,Brady,Goat talk,and C.D Lamb! Next debate! 🤦🏾‍♂

  • @Chill92
    @Chill92 3 년 전 +104

    A different topic??!!

  • @omnipepper3665
    @omnipepper3665 3 년 전 +50

    I love how the people hating on Dame probably won't even watch him play

    • @trillwave5165
      @trillwave5165 3 년 전

      Imma watch him play and I’m a Mavs fan

    • @beastmode218
      @beastmode218 3 년 전

      Nah I seen him play and got destroyed by Steph Curry

    • @omnipepper3665
      @omnipepper3665 3 년 전

      @@avantcampbell9532 you use emojis in your comments. Your argument is irrelevant

    • @Jxjnavarro22
      @Jxjnavarro22 3 년 전

      Aaron rodgers bff and lover how they trash & still beat a Healthy Lakers team best Believe you ain’t trying to play em in the first round

    • @anasabbas98
      @anasabbas98 3 년 전

      Ppl will watch. Ppl r starved of sports

  • @alanallison8252
    @alanallison8252 3 년 전 +10

    Why people being dumb. He’s saying why risk his health. It’s funny how they down talkin him but they doing there show at home🤔🤔🤔

    • @gbone1812
      @gbone1812 3 년 전

      His teammates are risking their health by playing. His team might as well sit then

  • @tigerhoods7927
    @tigerhoods7927 3 년 전 +124

    He salty they not in the playoffs

    • @haythamabdelli5503
      @haythamabdelli5503 3 년 전 +3

      W

    • @ChaoticMacho
      @ChaoticMacho 3 년 전 +25

      Yeah. You’re dumb. There’s 15 games left. They’re just 3 games out of the playoffs. Why should he play in meaningless games if they have no chance to make the playoffs

    • @ichard13
      @ichard13 3 년 전 +8

      Sports Appetite they not gonna make it so he making these comments

    • @haythamabdelli5503
      @haythamabdelli5503 3 년 전

      Sports Appetite they just don’t have a shot to be better than Memphis

    • @ChaoticMacho
      @ChaoticMacho 3 년 전

      olivier giroud go back to school and learn simple mathematics

  • @markaranita9190
    @markaranita9190 3 년 전 +8

    Damn I spit my powerade out my mouth out of nowhere shay shay said 10 rings bill Russell damn he got jokes 😂😂😂

  • @ArmondoOrtiz76Lincol
    @ArmondoOrtiz76Lincol 3 년 전 +10

    Lillard makes a off the cuff none comment First Take then turns in into a serious segment and Skip starts bringing up 4th quarter stats, what a reach of a segment.....garbage .

    • @TitusLennon
      @TitusLennon 3 년 전

      You missed his point.

    • @GaryOaksEgo
      @GaryOaksEgo 3 년 전

      It's better to have more of these topics than Bron vs Mike 8 times a day every single day for 5 yrs

    • @rashadphelps8457
      @rashadphelps8457 3 년 전

      @@TitusLennon There was no point.

    • @TitusLennon
      @TitusLennon 3 년 전

      @@rashadphelps8457 Just because you missed the point doesn't mean there was no point. In fact, Skip's point was clear. You may disagree with it...heck, I disagree with it because I don't think Lilliard has to assume a certain type of stature to have a voice, but nonetheless, I understood Skip's point.

  • @aldermand7268
    @aldermand7268 3 년 전 +11

    So they want this man to come back for 6 games when their 3 games out of 8 place that's some bs...🤯

    • @vishnuprakash81
      @vishnuprakash81 3 년 전 +2

      Bruh its bigger than that
      First of all, he is getting paid
      Second of all....Think about your fans..Damn everyone wants to get back to watching sports..its been tough times
      Everyone wants these stars back on the court
      And as Shannon said..You dont know how many more you got...Treasure every last one of them

    • @gobot581
      @gobot581 3 년 전

      No you want him to play basketball. Just like every other team who’s ever been Leinster before the season ended

    • @marlowstanfield6815
      @marlowstanfield6815 3 년 전 +3

      @@vishnuprakash81 Why risk your health for nothing? I agree with Dame

    • @vishnuprakash81
      @vishnuprakash81 3 년 전 +1

      @@marlowstanfield6815 how is it nothing when you are handsomely paid for it.
      And Dame said he'll be traveling with the team and not play.. So that clearly says it's not about his health for him

    • @marlowstanfield6815
      @marlowstanfield6815 3 년 전

      @@vishnuprakash81 Please. Dame has a millions on top of millions. Why risk your health to play in exhibition games?

  • @JaeDeeKae
    @JaeDeeKae 3 년 전 +4

    The faces Shannon be making before the show starts LOL

  • @LoggyWD
    @LoggyWD 3 년 전 +39

    Dame sounds like he won a bunch of rings already. Dude you ain't lebron Steph Durant or kawhi.

    • @gradyedwards8106
      @gradyedwards8106 3 년 전

      Agreed, except take Durant out of that conversation! Durant isn’t in their class

    • @ciel448
      @ciel448 3 년 전 +2

      @ZEN ARKU if lebron didnt leave for miami i dont even wanna know what dogshit team cle would build

    • @UndeadItachi2
      @UndeadItachi2 3 년 전

      He has a solid opinion on the matter. You just listen to the media like every other cringeworthy teenager these days. I hope you're able to grow up. Instead of being brainwashed for several years.

    • @niweshlekhak9646
      @niweshlekhak9646 3 년 전

      @ZEN ARKU That loyalty has put him the position that he doesn't want to play.

    • @beastmode218
      @beastmode218 3 년 전

      Yeah so loyal that he takes a Super Max deal with no hesitation. Before that he also did zilch vs Steph Curry in the conference finals

  • @destdrom
    @destdrom 3 년 전 +26

    4 games wouldn’t be enough. The correct amount of games should be 8-14

    • @Princeofknowelege
      @Princeofknowelege 3 년 전

      The reason for four games is because of a licensing contract requiring at least 70 games.

  • @blackityblack4370
    @blackityblack4370 3 년 전 +26

    Shannon ain't have all this energy for Lebron when he took an early vacation last year.

    • @kingofrome5657
      @kingofrome5657 3 년 전 +6

      Beezz B what early vacation nihga? And if he did does he not deserve one? 9 str8 finals and 17 seasons...Foh

    • @leonardomoore1868
      @leonardomoore1868 3 년 전 +9

      Beezz u talking about that injured groin! Dude you're hate for lebron makes u sound like a fool!

    • @everydaywelitjones6192
      @everydaywelitjones6192 3 년 전 +1

      @Shawn Golmes What team? He had a groin injury bozo and even after he still came back and try to play.

    • @everydaywelitjones6192
      @everydaywelitjones6192 3 년 전 +1

      @Shawn Golmes He came back and played lmao fym. He didnt say if we dont have a chance im not playing. He came back and played so everything your saying is irrelavent.

    • @nordicblood8470
      @nordicblood8470 3 년 전 +1

      Shawn Golmes NOBODY takes time off on purpose specially when your heading towards the end of your career. You must be a kid.

  • @qvl1981
    @qvl1981 3 년 전 +26

    "Finishing the season is beneath him"
    Masterfull clickbait. Not even close to what he said

    • @travisblair3189
      @travisblair3189 3 년 전 +2

      Exactly!!!

    • @svpremekai
      @svpremekai 3 년 전 +3

      thats what it felt like the meant though. he needs to man up and lace up. take the L like a boss. but he acting like a sore loser for not playing the season. on top of that he mentioned how he wanted them to change the playoff format so his team could get a second chance. he don't want to take the L.

    • @arinyates6886
      @arinyates6886 3 년 전

      5:40

  • @saiyerugara2629
    @saiyerugara2629 3 년 전 +6

    For once Skip Bayless shot the dart to the right place on the office wall. 😂😂😂

  • @leolor9328
    @leolor9328 3 년 전 +23

    "Dame Nickle" 😭😭

  • @mrsain19
    @mrsain19 3 년 전 +24

    I understand Dame's stance. But he wrong here. If he is getting paid, he needs to play. If he is forfeiting those dollars....well, sit all u want then.

    • @nico77212
      @nico77212 3 년 전 +3

      Well if he is in the bench he should still get paid, just like the 12th guy bench warming and still gets paid.
      But cant the org itself or the coach tell him to get in the game?
      I get it, it's useless to play and risk injury or just play for nothing. That sucks as well.

    • @mrsain19
      @mrsain19 3 년 전 +1

      @@nico77212 yep. If he is in uniform the coach can definitely tell/ask/request for him to play. But if he insists on not playing he needs to be in street clothes and if that's the case and his stance he shouldnt get paid. It's a weird spot to be in. I cant say what I personally would do if I were in his shoes. Because like you said, u are risking injury for meaningless games if u dont have real chance to make the playoffs. Coronavirus has everyone going crazy. Be safe my bro.

    • @nico77212
      @nico77212 3 년 전 +1

      @@mrsain19 last time a player was healthy to play and didnt play cuz they said he was "resting"
      The team got fined. So maybe that's something they need to address. Cuz fans are there to see you.

    • @mrsain19
      @mrsain19 3 년 전 +1

      @@nico77212 yea but in this case no fans will be there to see anyone. And I think that's part of dame's stance. I think ultimately he is going to play. But I dont expect there to be too many reg season games that they wind up agreeing on. 10-15 reg season games and then theyll want to get the playoffs started. Dame is probably going to have to suck this one up. If he chooses to not play but still want his $, itll get legally ugly and I doubt either side would want that.

    • @nico77212
      @nico77212 3 년 전 +1

      @@mrsain19 yeah they still have not figured how the season will go if it ever does, maybe this is just him playing chicken with the league and force them to give his team a chance to compete for a playoff spot.

  • @realme-tq4cq
    @realme-tq4cq 3 년 전 +10

    Shannon was defending Lebron last season when he wasn’t playing anymore when they weren’t making the playoffs

    • @adamjones1086
      @adamjones1086 3 년 전 +4

      LeBron was injured last year....

    • @steelurgirl
      @steelurgirl 3 년 전

      Boy are you dumbfounded 🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @realme-tq4cq
      @realme-tq4cq 3 년 전

      Adam Jones so has dame team lmao. He’s been carrying them. Lebron came back and he had plenty of games to make it into the playoffs but they lost to teams like Memphis so I don’t wanna hear that lmao.

    • @adamjones1086
      @adamjones1086 3 년 전 +1

      real me LeBron came back injured to try and WILL his team. And you’re conveniently leaving out that the Lakers were the most injured team in the league last season too. Not just LeBron missing games hut the whole team

    • @realme-tq4cq
      @realme-tq4cq 3 년 전

      Adam Jones I’m not continently leaving out anything. Your agreeing with my point lmao. Dame is carrying his team and most of them have been injured. Lebron still had a chance to make the playoffs once it was over he stopped playing. Dame wants a chance to play if it means nothing he’s don’t wanna play. Your agreeing with me 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @staten84
    @staten84 3 년 전 +3

    So you gotta be on Kobe or Jordan's level to voice your opinion?

  • @forcecalibration924
    @forcecalibration924 3 년 전 +18

    Dame nickel hahaha got love for cuz but that was funny

  • @vicentecisneros01
    @vicentecisneros01 3 년 전 +29

    Dame was getting double team bc his team couldn’t step up .. if you watched to games you can see that . But yah just check stats

    • @nyquilnu2221
      @nyquilnu2221 3 년 전 +4

      Lol you might want to take a closer look at his career. Even the year before (2017-18) he disappeared.....AGAINST THE PELICANS:
      "In the four games against the Pelicans, he averaged just 18.5 points and scored 20-plus only one time (20 in Game 3). It’s not like he was just passing to his teammates instead, though; Lillard shot 71 times at a gross clip of 35-percent. And from beyond the arc it wasn’t any better. On 30 three-point attempts, Dame D.O.L.L.A made just nine (30 percent)."
      He's also been pedestrian much of this season before the pandemic. He's simply not at the level to be the sole voice piece of the players.

    • @christofereinfreesoul6274
      @christofereinfreesoul6274 3 년 전 +2

      As a warriors fan I can confirm that's absolutely true.Okc put him in single coverage and look what happened to them lol.Russ kept backing off from dame and disrespecting his range which was a BIG mistake.But,Dame needs to adjust though.He passed the ball late many times out of double teams and they need to run plays for him off ball like steph coz sometimes he's too predictable especially if he has an off shooting night.

    • @Jay317.
      @Jay317. 3 년 전

      He looked scary in the west finals , the whole blazer squad did

    • @emmanuelabreu13
      @emmanuelabreu13 3 년 전

      You also forgot to mention that Dame was hurt as well in that warriors series. But hey no need for you to mention it though since Dame made sure to that narrative was out there after he got swept. Damexcuses.

    • @UndeadItachi2
      @UndeadItachi2 3 년 전 +1

      Lmao leave it to a casual to bring up the year before. And if you took a closer look you wouldn't mention that series and you would know he wasnt pedestrian this season. He was going off carrying the Blazers getting close to a playoff spot and that's with key injuries and a bad start to the season. You might want to think again about what taking a closer look means. Because clearly you have no idea what you're talking about.

  • @dylanmh31612
    @dylanmh31612 3 년 전 +36

    I have to disagree with them I side with Dame on this because we have a serious pandemic going on right what’s the point of risking my health for meaningless basketball but if he don’t play he shouldn’t get paid give it to the Blazers essential workers

    • @Cryptum404
      @Cryptum404 3 년 전 +4

      It’s not meaningless basketball. You’re forgetting about the people watching it. What if you’re were a dame fan. You couldn’t watch him.

    • @twan323432
      @twan323432 3 년 전

      I'm with Dame.

    • @lj-hd2sg
      @lj-hd2sg 3 년 전

      Its meaning how u twist it or not

    • @theicemachine1574
      @theicemachine1574 3 년 전 +1

      Thats not dames point tho

    • @jah_gamingyt5989
      @jah_gamingyt5989 3 년 전 +1

      @@twan323432 nope i will play when you paid millions to play.

  • @OwnlaneNoTraffic
    @OwnlaneNoTraffic 3 년 전 +40

    NBA really a business at the end of the day . Dame should def sit out since the media wanna tear into him now cause he has an opinion

    • @devinharris591
      @devinharris591 3 년 전 +14

      You still gonna get a check if you tell your job yeah I just don’t feel like working here next few days? No didn’t think so

    • @Cryptum404
      @Cryptum404 3 년 전 +1

      Both of you sound incompetent, y’all didn’t even watch the video smh

    • @devinharris591
      @devinharris591 3 년 전 +6

      Cryptum404 are you dumb? Have no issue with same sitting out he just shouldn’t get a check if he does. That’s how it goes for people who don’t show up to work (you are probably aren’t employed so you don’t get it)

    • @jfail00
      @jfail00 3 년 전 +3

      Devin Harris *you are probably unemployed

    • @devinharris591
      @devinharris591 3 년 전 +2

      Joshua Fail can’t disprove my point though 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @fabianleslie3089
    @fabianleslie3089 3 년 전 +13

    I dont blame him, i know exactly what he trying to say period

  • @belichagua
    @belichagua 3 년 전 +13

    Damian is right!!! The season 2019-2020 is over. We should think about 2020-2021 which is around the corner in September.

    • @BlueCheese_DMV
      @BlueCheese_DMV 3 년 전 +1

      Makes no sense son, do your homework. Can’t just cancel a season

    • @deannichols863
      @deannichols863 3 년 전

      ya so everything this yr was for nothing? just finish the season and shorten or start late next yr

    • @Saints-ji3vj
      @Saints-ji3vj 3 년 전

      @@deannichols863 But then what if they won't open things up until next year like August next year. Would we just be a year and a half behind or would we just make every season short until we catch up?

    • @joniljoseph2934
      @joniljoseph2934 3 년 전

      Right they wanna start late July. That's like almost next season already 😂

    • @strandedNbabl
      @strandedNbabl 3 년 전

      Ur team must suck

  • @tyronesingleton8710
    @tyronesingleton8710 3 년 전 +2

    When does someone’s “status” on the basketball court define whether or not they have a voice? This is our America I guess.

  • @AdrianJonesII
    @AdrianJonesII 3 년 전 +10

    Unc flexing with the AP!

    • @user-qd6im2hp2e
      @user-qd6im2hp2e 3 년 전

      Shay: If the girl ain’t got an AP, she is NOT mine

  • @DaOtisElevator
    @DaOtisElevator 3 년 전 +79

    Does Kawhi get to collect a cheque when he load manages? If the Blazers can’t make he playoffs Dame sitting would be no different from him resting.
    Teams that are out of playoff contention have been resting their superstars near the end of the season for decades.

    • @anthonydoyle127
      @anthonydoyle127 3 년 전 +10

      What you put forth is a false equivalence and a logical fallacy. Kawhi and his health issue isnt the same as dame’s issue. Kawhi has a legitimate and a well documented knee issue. Dame just doesnt want to play unless he is included in the postseason. I resonate with Dame’s stance, truly i do. The blazers were finally healthy, they were winning towards the end and making a legitimate push for the 8th seed. Unfortunately, life does as life wants, and situations change. Being able to adapt to life’s curveballs, especially as an athlete, is part of the reason why they are idolized and paid the money they’re paid. If dame wants to be a diva and not play any more games, fine, forfeit your check for each of the games you choose to willfully sit out and call it a day.

    • @NumbrXII
      @NumbrXII 3 년 전

      Dame plays for the clippers??🤔🤔

    • @goat-status3715
      @goat-status3715 3 년 전 +1

      Shannon only cares about Lebron having a chance to win a ring.

    • @salvadorperez9980
      @salvadorperez9980 3 년 전

      Kawhi is that guy big difference

    • @goat-status3715
      @goat-status3715 3 년 전

      @Keyshawn Varnado If they cancel the season Lebron doesn’t have a chance to win a ring. They don’t care about people health

  • @cloak1408
    @cloak1408 3 년 전 +3

    Damian is a Top 10 player in the league I think he has a right to speak his mind..

    • @Watchingvideoslikeu
      @Watchingvideoslikeu 3 년 전

      Top 10 can’t speak. Voices matter when you talk about top 5

    • @jeremyneiderhoff
      @jeremyneiderhoff 3 년 전

      He's the best PG in the league rn. I think he's got enough clout

    • @cloak1408
      @cloak1408 3 년 전

      Kisembe Namusyule what?? You sound stupid..

  • @coreydenis4752
    @coreydenis4752 3 년 전 +26

    He just got hurt yall media want another kd incident again

    • @mynoseisdirty1250
      @mynoseisdirty1250 3 년 전 +4

      Hurt over 2 months ago....And this isn’t even close to the kd incident kd was playing for a championship.Lillard trying to play for a chance to get swept again

    • @noautoscoot3222
      @noautoscoot3222 3 년 전 +2

      Yooo everybody forgot he was injured after the thunder series 🤦🏾 Dame don’t get no love

    • @jeremyneiderhoff
      @jeremyneiderhoff 3 년 전

      @@mynoseisdirty1250 swept by who? The lakers? 😂🤣

  • @ronnieclay6830
    @ronnieclay6830 3 년 전 +12

    what does his "4th quarter" or "playoff game" has to do with anything he said? how does it correlates comparing him with MJ or Kobe, or his rap music with not wanting to play? Guy is getting thrashed for his on court performance for no reason when is not even the main topic

    • @kingofsnub4634
      @kingofsnub4634 3 년 전

      Im confused on his on court performance has nothing do with his comments? If he played better when the season was still going, his team would be in a better position to make the playoffs. He said that is the reason he isnt playing, becas his team does not have a 'legitimate' chance to make the playoffs.

    • @OhWisha
      @OhWisha 3 년 전 +1

      KingOfSnub the team was full of injuries. Three starters out the whole season and they’ve been plugging in older players and G league players.

    • @OhWisha
      @OhWisha 3 년 전 +1

      KingOfSnub and did you not see the season he had??? Like 8 straight games with 35+ points or something like that. Putting up 60, and 50 a few times. Bro played crazy this year just didn’t have the team

    • @ronnieclay6830
      @ronnieclay6830 3 년 전 +1

      @@kingofsnub4634 i mean they are criticising his play, not analising his remarks. If they want to critique him because he is not playing well they got every right to, but the question was about whether or not they agree with he had said.

    • @niweshlekhak9646
      @niweshlekhak9646 3 년 전

      @@ronnieclay6830 they are using his resume to say, he doesn't have the power to say such things. Only steph, KD, Lebron and Kawhi have the power to sit out at their will.

  • @CHUCKSANDPOLOS
    @CHUCKSANDPOLOS 3 년 전 +15

    Don’t star players sit out all the time when their team isn’t in playoff contention? Why is this any different ?

    • @erics8018
      @erics8018 3 년 전

      Cuz they don't do it all the time.

    • @onyx_might72
      @onyx_might72 3 년 전

      One is called "rest" even though they be healthy. But dame is just trying to say he dont want to play. Not that he need "rest" lol. Fans not gone like someone saying they just dont want to play businesses dont either.

    • @erics8018
      @erics8018 3 년 전 +1

      @@onyx_might72 dame sounds like all those people getting an extra 600 on there unemployment and aint trying to go back to work now..

    • @raybrown1199
      @raybrown1199 3 년 전

      Yes but the NBA was trying to do away with that also

    • @onyx_might72
      @onyx_might72 3 년 전

      @@mickaellandryseri2356 I understand G. Its just politics. The politics of what dame said out loud is a bad look for business.

  • @MM-zm5qx
    @MM-zm5qx 3 년 전 +5

    I side with big game dame. So you have to be LeBron James to be able to speak for yourself now? Dame wasn't speaking for the whole NBA he was speaking for himself. What part of that didn't Shannon and skip understand. Dame is that dude

    • @mynoseisdirty1250
      @mynoseisdirty1250 3 년 전 +1

      They are not going to be able to play enough games because of a global pandemic.This isn’t some minor issue.Dame is that same dude who got swept

  • @hardart-
    @hardart- 3 년 전 +4

    This is a Chess move by Dame. These dudes totally missed his angle here.

    • @carrington9131
      @carrington9131 3 년 전

      Enlighten me...

    • @hardart-
      @hardart- 3 년 전 +2

      @@carrington9131 I think he was pretty clear. I'm not playing unless "we" get a shot at a "play in" or at the playoffs. Adds pressure to the league to have a "play in" instead of going straight to the playoffs OR from trying to use teams like the Blazers to get the actual playoff teams in game shape while the Blazers themselves, have no real shot at the playoffs. Ppl want to see the stars. Dame & Zion are big names & the league would benefit from giving them a play in. Dame knows this. Portland could upset somebody.

    • @hardart-
      @hardart- 3 년 전

      @@carrington9131 its leverage fam. It's like when MJ said, if Isiah is playing then I'm not playing.

  • @lorenzohaynes3886
    @lorenzohaynes3886 3 년 전 +1

    I love basketball. But I’m gonna feel better running some games at the park with my friends than watching these coming games.

  • @DaOtisElevator
    @DaOtisElevator 3 년 전 +4

    Lillard’s point is they aren’t actually finishing the season. Memphis had the hardest schedule going into the next 15 or so games while Portland and Pelicans had some of the easier schedules in the league.

    • @mynoseisdirty1250
      @mynoseisdirty1250 3 년 전

      This isn’t a lockout.Its a global virus nothing is going to be perfect.Lillards team is 8 games under .500.They suck

    • @emwebb10
      @emwebb10 3 년 전

      MyNoseisDirty well if that the case, why bring the teams who are not in the playoffs? They should start the playoffs.

    • @emwebb10
      @emwebb10 3 년 전

      facts, and I’m trying to figure out how akio and Shannon don’t get that. Man the media is deadly.

    • @h_light24
      @h_light24 3 년 전

      MyNoseisDirty the West sucks because that’s only 3.5 games out of the playoffs.

    • @uss2515
      @uss2515 3 년 전

      They always misinterpret what people say, only thing they know to talk about is Lebron vs Jordan

  • @mrray7169
    @mrray7169 3 년 전 +16

    Y'all told this way out of context

  • @chiozo11
    @chiozo11 3 년 전

    @ 3:23 Skip said Dame Dolla turned into Dame Nickel😂😂😂😂only time im rockin wit Skip

  • @Reecesavage-Alwayswin
    @Reecesavage-Alwayswin 3 년 전 +22

    WTF is skip talking about? what are the "blazers" without Dame???

  • @graywolf2107
    @graywolf2107 3 년 전 +12

    Skip and Shay need the stars to come back. LOL

  • @TheGregoryDuncan
    @TheGregoryDuncan 3 년 전 +2

    Why risk getting injured if you can’t go to the playoffs!

  • @goonern4644
    @goonern4644 3 년 전 +3

    Even when Skip has point, he's still slimy af. "Dame Dollar became Dame Nickel"
    A man called Skip always mocking peoples name. Let that sink in. Lol.

  • @JohnDoe-oh9wp
    @JohnDoe-oh9wp 3 년 전 +17

    If you don’t play you don’t get paid. If he doesn’t care about money there’s no reason to play

    • @jackieraytv5171
      @jackieraytv5171 3 년 전

      Huh??...He has enough money and these guys play basketball ball for free! When they're not at there Job which is the NBA!...I don't agree with him but I don't agree with your outlook as well!

  • @kaula17
    @kaula17 3 년 전 +23

    What does his last season WCF performance have to do with his comments. I swear I hate skip 😂😂

    • @MrGenexxx
      @MrGenexxx 3 년 전 +9

      It shows that LLiLLard is not as good as he thinks he is. He’s talking like he’s the best 🤦‍♂️

    • @ImPapehungry
      @ImPapehungry 3 년 전 +3

      MrGenexxx wcf is a good accomplishment considering the team he had y’all are blind and don’t watch. Yeah he disappeared last playoffs but just imagine him with superstars

    • @MrGenexxx
      @MrGenexxx 3 년 전 +5

      Excuses excuses. I can’t remember last time LLiLLard wasn’t swept out of playoffs. Can you?

    • @nyquilnu2221
      @nyquilnu2221 3 년 전 +5

      ​@@MrGenexxx Lmao this. He was spanked by the Pels the year before last. People just sweep that under the rug. And it's not like he put up great stats, they were terrible.

    • @destdrom
      @destdrom 3 년 전

      MrGenexxx ?? BRO WHAT! HES LITERALLY THE BEST POINT GUARD IN THE LEAGUE

  • @underratedszn6549
    @underratedszn6549 3 년 전 +3

    You guys are missing his point all he wants is a fair chance at making it if the way they schedule these last few games makes it mathematical impossible for them to make the playoffs why would he play. He will play if they have even a slither of a chance at making it to the 8th seed

    • @desmonddavis4813
      @desmonddavis4813 3 년 전

      @Clout Fairy so you cool with putting yourself at risk to start back a season that he's already basically out of for the benefit of other teams.... Nah

    • @desmonddavis4813
      @desmonddavis4813 3 년 전

      @Clout Fairy so shut up and dribble huh that's your response

  • @stuntinhard3176
    @stuntinhard3176 3 년 전

    The brief silence after the Bill Russell comment was epic 🤣🤣

  • @adriancooks4204
    @adriancooks4204 3 년 전 +9

    Dame need some more time to spend them dollars lol

  • @Ivann1996
    @Ivann1996 3 년 전 +24

    Dame is right, end of story.

    • @TNW_1816
      @TNW_1816 3 년 전 +2

      jace sally You’re

    • @olivier8223
      @olivier8223 3 년 전

      @jace sally stay in school kid

    • @jacksongaines1277
      @jacksongaines1277 3 년 전 +1

      I somewhat disagree. If he is going to get paid, why would he not play? If he agreed to forfeit his check(which I doubt he will), then I would understand.

    • @jacksongaines1277
      @jacksongaines1277 3 년 전

      jace sally no

    • @jah_gamingyt5989
      @jah_gamingyt5989 3 년 전

      Wtf! His paid millions just to play basketball wtf!

  • @bigpain5791
    @bigpain5791 3 년 전 +2

    What does his playoff stats have to do with this?

  • @omartalamantes9951

    Damn I kno skip don't rap battle but mannnn he served Dame wit that 😂 😂 😂

  • @macp2657
    @macp2657 3 년 전 +8

    7,8 seed do a best of 1 bracket
    9v12, winner plays #7 for a playoff berth
    10v11, winner plays #8 for a playoff berth

    • @fyi_ryan8777
      @fyi_ryan8777 3 년 전

      too complicated imo but who knows

    • @macp2657
      @macp2657 3 년 전 +2

      @@fyi_ryan8777 yea, its a bit too much just for an 8th seed thats gonna bow out in 5

    • @quintonashutabi8256
      @quintonashutabi8256 3 년 전

      What about the team who already earned the 8th seed?

    • @nmbmemphisbeast3690
      @nmbmemphisbeast3690 3 년 전

      @@quintonashutabi8256 season wasn't over

    • @quintonashutabi8256
      @quintonashutabi8256 3 년 전

      it was pretty unlikely Memphis would be unseeded but I get it

  • @StormS2N
    @StormS2N 3 년 전 +22

    I agree with them. They might as well take a good chunk of money out of his check if he don't wanna play. Simple.

    • @StormS2N
      @StormS2N 3 년 전 +3

      @Larry Keys well the organization and the NBA cares. As well as the fans.

    • @platoniczombie
      @platoniczombie 3 년 전 +3

      Fans don't care if the games don't matter. I'm not spending money to watch any of my teams play in games that don't matter.

    • @StormS2N
      @StormS2N 3 년 전 +1

      @@platoniczombie your not the entire fan base. You can have your opinion but I guarantee more than half do. True fans care about games.

    • @platoniczombie
      @platoniczombie 3 년 전

      @@StormS2N didn't say I was the entire fan base. And I understand people have opinions. But I also don't presume to be able to tell someone that they HAVE to put themselves at risk for my entertainment. You can't just pretend these comments are divorced from the current situation. Sickness or injury, it would hurt the team in the long run if he played in those games and something happened to him. In that respect, it is pointless.

    • @mrmoney6767
      @mrmoney6767 3 년 전

      People wanna see their favorite players on the court after not seeing them for months and overall morale with the whole virus situation

  • @brandonsmith8526
    @brandonsmith8526 3 년 전 +3

    Give every team a chance with March Madness style bracket(could also do a double elimination with a losers bracket). Missed the college basketball championship and would love to have some bracket gambling.

  • @Habeev07
    @Habeev07 3 년 전 +2

    WE WITH YOU DAME!!
    GO BLAZERS!!

  • @deeswagg21
    @deeswagg21 3 년 전 +18

    I think they should look into stuff before they talk about it lol he already said he don’t care if they take the check lol...they act like it’s not a pandemic going on ...why risk his health and body for a couple meaningless games

    • @KKB45
      @KKB45 3 년 전 +9

      You clearly knit picked through the video. Dames issue isn't with his health, it's that he feels he's playing for no reason because they won't make the playoffs. And their counter is he had 66 games to be in the position. They clearly said if it was about health then they understand, but it's not

    • @KJ-xx1sd
      @KJ-xx1sd 3 년 전 +3

      KING KERIE right but he and the rest of the team dealt with injury. They are 3 1/2 games out the playoffs with like 15 games left. What the nba is proposing would take away the teams playoff chances.

    • @cheerioss-9121
      @cheerioss-9121 3 년 전 +4

      KING KERIE What do you mean? Shannon said well if he was willing to sacrifice his pay check and sit that’d be a different. They actually both agreed on that, and he just presented with information that he DID in fact say he doesn’t care about the money he just doesn’t want to play in meaningless games

    • @JdotPee
      @JdotPee 3 년 전 +1

      Cheerioss - righhhtt 😂😂

    • @deeswagg21
      @deeswagg21 3 년 전 +1

      Cheerioss - glad someone can read lol

  • @trechasin
    @trechasin 3 년 전 +27

    Dame has been in steph shadow his whole career

    • @MM-zm5qx
      @MM-zm5qx 3 년 전 +6

      Dame not in anybody shadow dame is in his own Lane

    • @tae2x866
      @tae2x866 3 년 전 +5

      @@MM-zm5qx faxx he just needs a more solid squad and they can really make noise

    • @Carmelo-dame.time-Anthony
      @Carmelo-dame.time-Anthony 3 년 전 +1

      Tae 2x a healthy team of melo, nurkic, Collins, hood👀

    • @sealxteamdeemxdope6655
      @sealxteamdeemxdope6655 3 년 전

      Yea you capped

    • @UndeadItachi2
      @UndeadItachi2 3 년 전 +1

      Fantasize all you want. This generation of fans is complete trash.

  • @BobbyMarley718
    @BobbyMarley718 3 년 전

    I’m mad i laughed at “dame nickel” lmao dame is my guy but that was funny 😭

  • @GoldenBoyDims
    @GoldenBoyDims 3 년 전 +1

    im with dame on this whats the point of risking it on meaningless games, I'm sure he wouldn't care that he isn't getting paid for those games he is loaded, rest up for the next season and good luck dame

  • @knoda2603
    @knoda2603 3 년 전 +9

    Skip let me tell u when Dame became that man ok so he won Rookie of the year over AD when nobody saw it coming or when he sent the rockets home or when he sent okc home come on y’all he up there with the best PG in the league so chill out

    • @superior2219
      @superior2219 3 년 전 +1

      Hey man you're right Dame is THE MAN but at the same time he's never been to a finals

  • @MrHurdleking24
    @MrHurdleking24 3 년 전 +21

    Damn what about the love of the game

    • @DG704eastside
      @DG704eastside 3 년 전 +1

      With love comes loyalty and the owners aren't loyal... Forget love it's about the money and I'm down with them on that

    • @stephen9280
      @stephen9280 3 년 전 +2

      How about love for your health?

    • @gobot581
      @gobot581 3 년 전 +2

      Stephen leave the money. The rest of the team can split them. If he cares so much about playing till 50 just retire and play once a week at the Y. Dudes been off 2 months and we’re talking about rest

  • @motive2breathe908
    @motive2breathe908 3 년 전 +1

    One thing I know about Dame is he lets his game do the talking. Let’s see how he responds next season 🤞🏾💯

  • @highwayjunkieb
    @highwayjunkieb 3 년 전

    Lillard knows in his heart of hearts that he’s tired of falling short in the playoffs or not make em. Seem like he’s contradicting himself with loving Portland but not love losing.

  • @ClaymoreLyve
    @ClaymoreLyve 3 년 전 +16

    "There ain't no meaningless games! U don't know how many of these things u got left! Treasure every last one of em Dame" man that was so deep.. that's some real talk for u 💯 ask Brandon Roy!

    • @DG704eastside
      @DG704eastside 3 년 전

      Reaching

    • @stephen9280
      @stephen9280 3 년 전

      Im pretty sure he has more than what he and his grand kids need. He seems like a smart guy to think about his health more than anything specially with the pandemic going on, im sure he can manage his wealth as well. I am not sure about you though ..🤔

    • @ClaymoreLyve
      @ClaymoreLyve 3 년 전

      @@DG704eastside lol how? I actually agree with Dame but Shannon had a great point with that statement, that's all .. Brandon Roy played with the Blazers and had a promising career just like Dame does now

    • @DG704eastside
      @DG704eastside 3 년 전

      @@ClaymoreLyve injury prone dame Isn't....-Fin

    • @ClaymoreLyve
      @ClaymoreLyve 3 년 전

      @@DG704eastside anything can happen

  • @Seif97ify
    @Seif97ify 3 년 전 +8

    Dame nickel 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @mefadon459
    @mefadon459 3 년 전 +1

    They should just do a complete 20 team playoff two 3 game series. With that give 2 more teams a chance. 10 seed playoff should be the rule for coronavirus restricted series

  • @dq303
    @dq303 3 년 전

    Dame dollar is right. Every team deserves a chance to make the playoffs! Dames opinion should be praised because he’s telling the league DONT COUNT US OUT WE CAN WIN!

  • @jordanoop1726
    @jordanoop1726 3 년 전 +7

    So y’all get mad at dame for saying he don’t want to play if he can’t make the playoffs but I didn’t see you guys going off on Blake snell Rays pitcher for saying he not playing unless he gets his full check. You guys are funny

    • @jamesdawny1855
      @jamesdawny1855 3 년 전 +2

      Lol first of all that’s completely different situations stop reaching hahaah. Don’t try and bring snell into the convo with 0 context. And both guys are right. It’s there lives and Healy theyndint hsve to play. It’s just a game

    • @CuriousPug12
      @CuriousPug12 3 년 전

      You sound stupid

    • @omarturcios4228
      @omarturcios4228 3 년 전

      Damian Lillard had 60 games to be in the playoff race. His team was just not good enough to be in the top 8.

  • @flockione9767
    @flockione9767 3 년 전 +5

    I agree with him why would I still keep playing if we ain’t got shot ina playoffs anyway people just wanna see basketball again

  • @Woodsidj
    @Woodsidj 3 년 전

    as a Portland fan, i agree with Dame. guy played with 3/5 injured starters, separated ribs and got them close for a final push in the last 15 or so games. no point in playing if playoffs aren't possible. better to lose, get a better draft pick and keep it moving.

  • @muchlovegambine949
    @muchlovegambine949 3 년 전 +2

    Im revisiting this

  • @iamsambreeze
    @iamsambreeze 3 년 전 +8

    Dame saying if the NBA comes back with less games than what was actually left (a shorter season) and that number of games is not enough for them to make playoffs than he's not playing. There was about 15 games left to play but if the NBA comes back says well we gone play 5 games instead and move onto the playoffs then a lot of stars not gone risk injury by playing when in reality they not playing for anything but the love of the game at that point. The media need to stop twisting these pro athletes words up. That's why Durant acts the way he does with the media.

    • @80868ben
      @80868ben 3 년 전

      For the love of the game?! They getting paid the last time I heard, an obscene amount of money to play.

    • @spaceghost9201
      @spaceghost9201 3 년 전 +1

      I agree but that has nothing to do with Durant lol. He begs for it

    • @iamsambreeze
      @iamsambreeze 3 년 전

      Yeah Ben Storri they getting paid. REGARDLESS. Playing or not. Load management shouldve told you that. So since they getting paid either way that's not what's motivating players like Dame. The point I was making is players not interested in risking injury or they health if the opportunity to make playoffs not available and that the media need to stop twisting words like Dame doesn't want to get out there and ball. Most teams that are out the hunt gone sit they top players anyway.

    • @80868ben
      @80868ben 3 년 전

      @@iamsambreezeHahaha. I'm fine with load managing players that make it to the play-offs and win in the play-offs. Damian just had more than two months off for covid and he still wants to not play 5 to 10 more games and still collect his pay check. Really?!

  • @OceanGang732
    @OceanGang732 3 년 전 +10

    So you have to be "that guy" or a "superstar" to voice your opinion..... skip way off subject bringing up his stats ????

    • @raya5090
      @raya5090 3 년 전

      Skip would tell you, I hear what you're saying but micheal Jeffery Jordan is still 6-0

    • @ErK1oneZ
      @ErK1oneZ 3 년 전 +3

      His point is ur jst a player until your credentials give weight to your word what has he done is the question to think your above getting paid to play ? Stop nit picking and listen to what the point is

    • @OceanGang732
      @OceanGang732 3 년 전

      @@ErK1oneZ so he have a social media like you and I, but he needs "credentials" to voice his opinion online about his job? Who cares even if he's a 6th man doesn't matter he can talk about anything he wants.. its America right? Bc a lot of ppl talk without credentials in 2020 its call social media

    • @ErK1oneZ
      @ErK1oneZ 3 년 전

      CBR RICK I cant convince u I made t clear when I say credentials I mean in basketball that has a far deeper meaning to it , relates to his resume on the court that’s my final say on this topic

    • @OceanGang732
      @OceanGang732 3 년 전

      @@ErK1oneZ its HIS JOB! He's voicing a opinion about HIS JOB! who are you to tell him otherwise. Now media police which athletes can speak out ? Lmao dude u funny af.... what are you're credentials to give your opinion/leave a comment on this subject?

  • @jbeez_theahch
    @jbeez_theahch 3 년 전

    Maaaan dame the only player in NBA history to end 2 series with buzzer beaters. Multiple all star appearances. Didn't he average 50 for the month of January this year? Dame definitely a superstar

  • @iamwekilledit
    @iamwekilledit 3 년 전 +2

    Literally just do what the NHL is doing and give the fringe teams a chance to make it. It is not a perfect answer, but the NHL at least created a system thats as fair as it can be.

    • @chrisclark2747
      @chrisclark2747 3 년 전

      The NHL's plan, while potentially very exciting for fans, is not really fair. Giving teams that had virtually no chance of making the playoffs a legitimate shot to win the Stanley Cup is not fair. That said, I'm looking forward to it.

  • @davidmorgan6282
    @davidmorgan6282 3 년 전 +21

    He’s not talking about 10 games.. like 3
    Ten would be a legit chance to the playoffs. I’m with Dame

    • @peepsi23
      @peepsi23 3 년 전 +1

      That dude getting paid, he better be playing every game no matter how much left. Unless he has an injury no excuse.

    • @davidmorgan6282
      @davidmorgan6282 3 년 전 +6

      Jayrant DT if there is no chance? Ya right. Teams pull their stars all the time if the playoffs are a lock or if they have no chance. This would be no different.
      Guys load manage all the time (which Dame doesn’t do btw) and they’re still getting paid. Then Dame is going to sit if they’re out of the running (pretty standard) and everyone loses their freaking minds

    • @peepsi23
      @peepsi23 3 년 전 +1

      @@davidmorgan6282 The difference is, no player comes out and say he not playing because their team dont have a chance of making the playoffs.

    • @davidmorgan6282
      @davidmorgan6282 3 년 전 +2

      Jayrant DT so if they do it but don’t say it it’s okay??

  • @555star8
    @555star8 3 년 전 +7

    So we don’t recall LBJ “shutting it down” last year after he failed to make the 8th seed????
    I agree with Dame. Why risk a injury in a pickup game. Also with fans not in attendance

    • @youngmcgheer4882
      @youngmcgheer4882 3 년 전 +1

      💯💯

    • @kingofsnub4634
      @kingofsnub4634 3 년 전

      That isnt Dame's point tho. They literally said if it was about health that they would agree with him. He stated it was becas his team doesnt have a 'legitimate' chance to make the playoffs.

    • @555star8
      @555star8 3 년 전

      KingOfSnub his team doesn’t have a legitimate shot so therefore why risk getting injured. Starters do it every year if their team doesn’t have a chance to make the playoffs. I think he put this statement out there to persuade the league to make up a situation to give more teams a shot to make the playoffs.

  • @adriancooks4204
    @adriancooks4204 3 년 전 +3

    Lol he must be Bill Russell lol

  • @JLKaizen
    @JLKaizen 3 년 전

    I like it because they bench stars all the time when they aren’t playing for anything. He was just being honest with his competitive nature. Doesn’t matter if they had 60 something games. Dame is a superstar. If he plays three meaningless games and tears something, then that hurts his chance next year

  • @alexe727
    @alexe727 3 년 전 +9

    Current NBA players must have literally no idea what the future ramifications are for the growth of the league when they make statements like this. Load management, lack of all around effort in the regular season from front office to the players & hypocritical “political activism” are KILLING the average NBA viewership. It’s the exact reason for the 30% ratings decline this past year & it doesn’t look like its going to get any better down the road.

    • @joshrodriguez4154
      @joshrodriguez4154 3 년 전 +1

      They’ll notice when there not making money they used too

    • @nickantoine6900
      @nickantoine6900 3 년 전 +1

      No

    • @NikoBellic20080
      @NikoBellic20080 3 년 전

      Some Players have been politically active for a while now so that’s not what’s hurting the ratings. The whole “ratings are down “ narrative started in the finals which was misleading since viewership in Canada isn’t included in a Neilson TV ratings. Most of it probably has to do with cable cutting. With all the streaming services, many people
      Are dropping cable all together

    • @joshrodriguez4154
      @joshrodriguez4154 3 년 전 +2

      Diego Velazquez the nba rating are down tho. People cutting cable is an excuse the nba made so it won’t look bad. The nba is pretty boring because you already know who is going to make it to the finals and the compatation is that good. Most of the East teams are trash. The nfl is way better than the nba

  • @dukefan369
    @dukefan369 3 년 전

    This seems more of a testament to Dame’s competitive spirit. It seems he is just disappointed in how the season and his career has shaped up so far... Remember, this is the same guy who said that calling being an NBA player a ‘real job’ is disrespectful to the working class of America... Guy has a good head on his shoulders

  • @Moonroofmusik
    @Moonroofmusik 3 년 전 +1

    Dame is the truth

  • @_zyozyo_9
    @_zyozyo_9 3 년 전 +3

    Dame nickel 😂