Lillard on the Recruiting Trail

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http://www.csnnw.com/blog/blazers-talk/lillard-taking-talents-recruiting-circuit

Well, in the offseason, he'll turn his attention to the recruiting circuit in hopes of convincing free agents why Portland is a prime destination to play at.

“It depends on what our team is going to need, but if I like a player that is on the market and I know he has interest, of course I'm going to reach out to them,” Lillard said. “I'm going to do what I can to help the team get better.”

Trail Blazers two-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge has already said he will be sending text messages to certain free agents he believes would make sense for the organization.

“I just think Portland is a great place, Lillard said. “The people here are great. If they want to play in a city where they know the crowd is going to be there whether you're having a bad season or good season, losing streak or winning streak, our fans give you something to play for.

“They are there every game supporting us and it's inspiring when you are out there on the floor. When the game seems out of reach, they're constantly cheering. People aren't getting up leaving their seats and it's like that every single game.”

I like what we have here,” he said. “I think we have a lot of good players now, and all of our good players now are young. It would be great for us to build what we have here. Since we're all together now and young, I think we have a bright future together.

“I'm happy with this. I like this city. I like the love that the fans show me. I come from a loyal family so as long as this organization is going to be loyal to me I'm going to be loyal to them and do what I can to help us grow and bring talent here.”

 

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I remember being disappointed in Brandon when he was working on his extension, and mentioning not reaching out to players when we had cap space, because his own situation wasn't locked up. I know two different situation with the players, but always nice to hear.