Damian Lillard Suggests Devin Booker as All-Star Replacement After Suffering Injury Wednesday Night
By Karl Rasmussen
Damian Lillard was the first reserve All-Star selected in the draft this year, winding up on Team LeBron, much to the dismay of the opposing captain, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Well, in the end, neither team will be blessed with Lillard's presence on All-Star Weekend.
Lillard suffered a groin injury in the Trail Blazers' clash on Wednesday night which will force him to forgo his spot in the game, as well as the 3-Point Contest. In his stead, the Dame has suggested Devin Booker should take his place.
Damian Lillard reportedly suffered a groin injury in tonight's game vs. the Grizz and will be forced to sit out All-Star Weekend.
— theScore (@theScore) February 13, 2020
Should D-Book get the call? ? https://t.co/Ejqpt6JFN8 pic.twitter.com/ZRbNLZh00a
Booker was one of the biggest All-Star snubs in the league, and fans voiced their frustration that the Suns' star wasn't included among guards from the West. Lillard seems to believe the 23 year old was All-Star worthy, and threw his name in the ring as a potential replacement.
All-Star Games are a big deal for Lillard, who has notably been snubbed himself in the past. His recommendation of Booker should not go unnoticed by the Suns' sharpshooter.
Damian Lillard says he will not compete in All-Star game or 3 pt. Contest because of groin injury. Says he hopes somebody deserving like Devin Booker replaces him.
— Jason Quick (@jwquick) February 13, 2020
Lillard knows all too well the feeling of being excluded from the honors of All-Star weekend, and he's hoping to present one of the league's young studs with his first opportunity in Chicago.