NBA players seem to be enjoying the record as well, with Damian Lillard — who has also ventured into music under the stage name Dame ... I deserve is the cover art. G [is] really that!

Lillard had a hard time accepting Simons’ stance. “I wouldn’t buy that,” he said. “I wouldn’t say he’d come in like, ‘Oh my God, I’m playing against Dame.’” But Lillard said ...

“They both shoot them easy, but Dame’s range ... when you think about his size and how deep he can shoot, and it’s easy for him − it’s pretty amazing.” Lillard kind of makes a face ...

It will be good to see everybody ... But we're there to win a game first." "Dame Time" ran out when Lillard wasn't on board with Portland's rebuilding timeline and he forced a trade to the Bucks ...

The Portland Trail Blazers certainly miss Damian Lillard when it comes to winning ... “They had a really big first quarter with Dame and Giannis. They got comfortable.” Then the Blazers ...

Damian Lillard had 29 points ... "Before the game, I got to say, Giannis and Dame really talked it up. Like 'Guys, no excuses. We're at home. We're here to win the game. The game's being played.' ...