Damian Lillard reveals true feelings on his Achilles tear

Damian Lillard finally opened up about his feelings. The player has been out for quite some time owing to an Achilles tear. In a recent press conference, Lillard talked about how the player overcame the mental battle of his injury.

The player felt overwhelmed with the responses and prayers for his recovery. Lillard believed that others had more pity for the injury than he did.

Damian Lillard explains the mental battle related to these injuries

Damian Lillard tore his left Achilles tendon during a first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. The injury will create a hindrance to Lillard’s appearance in the 2025-2026 season. Reflecting on the injury, Damian opened up about his feelings. In a recent press conference, the player explained how he dealt with the injury.Lillard stated, “Everybody else had more pity for me than I did. Talking to Aaron Rodgers, and KD, and Rudy Gay, all these guys who experienced it. I never had that moment of pity with none of my injuries.”

The NBA star believed that such injuries impose a mental battle. These battles need to be fought on their own. Lillard believed that he had never lost any such battles. “It’s a mental battle. I don’t lose those.”Lillard seemed to have taken these injuries positively.

The player is currently recovering and is expected to make an appearance in the 2026-2027 season.

Damian Lillard highlights his love for Rip City

Damian Lillard talks about his love for Portugal and the Trail Blazers as an organization. The player is returning to the team after spending two years with the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard spent a period of more than 10 years with the Trail Blazers before moving to the Bucks. But now he is back to where he belongs. Cherishing the moment, Lillard stated, “The city of Portland and the Trail Blazers as an organization are just important to me.

It’s never been something that I have to try and go out and do.”

He further continued, “It's just how I feel. And I go on what my true feelings are. It was always genuine for first 11 years of my career. It was also organic. Never had to go out of my way to do something or make something and appear to be in a certain way. This will be the same.”

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How old is Damian Lillard?Damian Lillard is 35 years old. He was born on July 15, 1990Where was Damian Lillard born?Damian Lillard was born in Oakland, CaliforniaDoes Damian Lillard have a wife?Damian Lillard separated from his wife, Kay’La Hanson, in 2024. The duo has three childrenAlso Read: Boxing legend Mike Tyson denies knowing Dallas Maverick star Klay Thompson