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Role reversal: Damian Lillard breaks news of reporter’s new job

September 7, 2018

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Damian Lillard is doing a bit of role reversal.

Used to having reporters break news about him, Lillard has been turning the tables by showing off his reporting chops this week. The three-time All-Star point guard broke news on Friday about NBA reporter Sam Amick leaving USA Today to join The Athletic.

Sources: @sam_amick leaving USA Today for a national job at The Athletic …

— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) September 7, 2018

Earlier this week, the Portland Trail Blazers star reported that Chris B. Haynes was leaving ESPN for Yahoo Sports.

Sources:Free Agent reporter @ChrisBHaynes reaches agreement w/yahoo sports as Senior NBA insider, Will help build their NBA team.More coming

— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) September 5, 2018

Lillard, who averaged 26.9 points per game last season, is still in his prime as a player. But it looks like he’s working towards a potential reporting career after he retires.

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