Lillard explains reasons for deciding to play in Olympics

[ASFN Admin]

Damian Lillard has a whole slew of reasons why he decided to play for USA Basketball at this summer's Tokyo Olympics. Portland's All-NBA guard - who will be headed to the Olympics for the first time - explained some of his thinking Thursday about why he committed to the national team, which will gather in Las Vegas early next month to start training camp and play a series of exhibitions. ''Pop being the coach of the national team played a big role in my decision to commit,'' Lillard said.

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