Category: Open Discussion

Lillard Shares Strong View on NFL Salary Gap

The financial dynamics of the NFL and NBA differ drastically, and Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard isn’t staying silent about it. In a recent post on Twitter, Lillard voiced his frustration over the massive gap between NFL players’ contracts and the lucrative deal awarded to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. His reaction followed news that Goodell signed a five-year extension potentially worth up to $200 million—an average of $40 million per year if all bonuses and incentives are approved by team owners. Lillard took issue

Draymond Struggles in Lead Scorer Role

Recently, Draymond Green started off hot, knocking down both of his early three-point attempts in the first quarter. For a player who had only made two threes in his previous five games combined, it was a promising sign. But the momentum quickly fizzled. After that brief spark, Green missed his next five shots, and the confidence he had at tipoff seemed to fade just as fast. That sudden cold streak clearly took a toll on his rhythm. He appeared less aggressive on offense, rarely attacking