TUALATIN — A Journey to Team Up
Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard have traveled together as representatives for Adidas and celebrated gold medals with Team USA. They often discussed the potential of eventually playing for the same NBA team.
Overcoming a Common Frustration
Before they could officially celebrate their new partnership as teammates, the seasoned All-Star point guards had to resolve a minor issue: unreliable Wi-Fi.
Home Sweet Home
During Lillard’s time with the Milwaukee Bucks, he rented Holiday’s beautifully equipped home, which was perfect for his kids but had poor Wi-Fi, leading to some annoyance for the modern-day player.
Resolving the Wi-Fi Woes
Holiday recalled receiving texts from Lillard about the Wi-Fi issues during an introductory press conference: “That’s my bad. Sometimes you just want to be off the grid, but I fixed it, and everything was cool.”
Exciting Times Ahead
With the trade that brought Holiday to Portland and the return of Lillard, they finally have the chance to play together. Lillard expressed his excitement, saying, “I’ve always wanted to play with Jrue.”
Mentorship and Team Dynamics
Though Lillard is expected to miss the upcoming season due to injury, Holiday’s role will include mentoring third-year point guard Scoot Henderson. With his extensive experience, Holiday is eager to share insights gained from past mentors.
Aiming for Victory
Holiday highlighted his dedication to winning on a team that has struggled in recent seasons, stating, “I don’t really know how to do anything else… I still have that feeling and that itch.” His aim is to help the Blazers win while fitting seamlessly into the roster alongside teammates.
