Blazers rookie Damian Lillard Gets Assist From Supermom During Transition To Pros

[ABM]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--b...RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANuYmEEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Damian Lillard was relaxing in his hotel room early Sunday evening when he got a call from his mom asking when he was leaving for a team dinner. The Portland Trail Blazers' rookie point guard laughed a little before explaining that it wasn't like his Weber State days anymore as NBA players are on their own for meals.

Gina Johnson plays the role of Lillard's personal manager, chef, housekeeper, voice of reason and more while living with her son during his rookie year in Portland. Her mission: To allow her son to concentrate solely on his NBA Rookie of the Year potential. Meanwhile, she'll take care of everything else.

"I wash his clothes. I cook his food. I handle whatever deals he needs to handle," Johnson said. "Anything. Everything. He doesn't do anything but go to practice. That's all he does. That's it."

Considering Lillard's rise from late first-round prospect a year ago to the Blazers' point guard of the future as the sixth overall pick of last summer's NBA draft, it's understandable why his mother is protective and her 22-year-old son wants her by his side.............

 

[Mediocre Man]

Go mom!!!!!!

 

[HailBlazers]

Ahhhh

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

when I was at summer league I was walking into the arena in my blazers gear. Damian's mom was outside the arena hanging out with a blazers hat on, she took the time to chat for about 5 minutes with me and my bro. really nice woman and talking with her, I could tell that she was a good influence and great mom and we wouldn't have problems with Lillard's attitude and focus like is so common with young millionaire athletes nowadays.

 

[Boob-No-More]

It's great that he has someone managing his household so he can spend 100% of his focus and energy on basketball. It's also great that it is someone he trusts and has his best interests at heart.

BNM

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

HOW HE GOING TO BANG CHICKS WITH HIS MOMS IN THE HOUSE THOUGH.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Good stuff! I love this kid!

 

[Boob-No-More]

HOW HE GOING TO BANG CHICKS WITH HIS MOMS IN THE HOUSE THOUGH.

What happens on the road, stays on the road!!!

BNM

 

[BlazerWookee]

HOW HE GOING TO BANG CHICKS WITH HIS MOMS IN THE HOUSE THOUGH.

Quietly?

 

[santeesioux]

HOW HE GOING TO BANG CHICKS WITH HIS MOMS IN THE HOUSE THOUGH.

Maybe LMA/Batum will let him bring girls back to their pads, good way to build team chemistry.

 

[jlprk]

My Mom says this thread isn't for boys to read.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Has she met Delonte?

 

[ODENISGOD]

HOW HE GOING TO BANG CHICKS WITH HIS MOMS IN THE HOUSE THOUGH.

Was thinking the same thing.

 

[Boob-No-More]

Has she met Delonte?

She's too young for him. He likes his MILFs on the more mature side.

And personally, I find it depressing that not only am I older than the players, now I am older than their moms, too.

BNM