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.
