Damian Lillard and the Consequences of Loyalty

Loyalty, in the NBA, can come at a great cost. Just ask Kevin Garnett, who spent 12 mediocrity-mired years in Minnesota and came to wish he’d left sooner. Or ask Scottie Pippen, who left millions of dollars on the table and played through injuries to keep the ’90s Bulls dynasty intact. In a week or so, if the Portland Trail Blazers don’t send Damian Lillard to one of his preferred destinations, you’ll be able to ask him too.