Lillard named NBA 2K21 cover athlete
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Dame D.O.L.L.A. has secured another bag.
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard announced Tuesday that he's the cover athlete for the NBA 2K21 video game.
“I made it. I’m going to be on the cover of 2K.”
— Stadium (@Stadium) June 30, 2020
Our own @ShamsCharania sits down for an exclusive interview with @Dame_Lillard, the new @NBA2K 21 cover athlete. pic.twitter.com/BpiOt4f62P
"It's one of those things that's like a signature shoe - everybody just don't get it," Lillard said. "To be able to join the lineup of players that have been on the cover of 2K, it's an honor."
Lillard was averaging a career-high 28.9 points and 7.8 assists before the NBA suspended play March 11.