Blazers see Billups as best case for Lillard

[jonathanlambert33]

Damian Lillard was named co-MVP of the 2012 Las Vegas Summer League and Blazers' director of college scouting Chad Buchanan talked about his performance and potential.

"I thought he had a very solid four games," said Buchanan. "First half of the first game, he had some nerves, trying to get acclimated to his new teammates and the NBA game. I thought he settled in very nicely, continued to get better with each half. Very good with the ball, showed that he can run a team, very unselfish but can put the ball in the hole. A very positive week for him."

Buchanan was asked to offer a comparison for the type of point guard Lillard can become.

"In a best case scenario down the road, [Blazers GM] Neil [Olshey] has talked a lot about Chauncey Billups for Damian," said Buchanan. "I think there are some similarities between those two guys and their temperament. Good pick and roll players. Not elite athletes but good enough athletes."

 

[Amare]

I think he could be even Better than Billups, but we'll see.
He showed he can score at will.

 

[SaintFan25]

I think he could be better than Billups too but that's a fair bar to set. Some people are thinking D-Rose with a better jumper, which I don't blame them cause they are similar, but that's probably too high. Billups is a pretty fair comparison.

 

[elcheato]

Rose with a better jumper is what we would call the 2nd best player in the NBA.

 

[SaintFan25]

Rose with a better jumper is what we would call the 2nd best player in the NBA.

Lol yeah that's why I'm saying that's an unfair expectation.