There’s nothing new about athletes calling out Skip Bayless, and Damian Lillard has become the latest to do so.
The Portland Trail Blazers guard reacted after Bayless teased a monologue about how he isn’t buying “Dame Time” as part of his FS1 show “Undisputed.” On the show itself, Bayless proceeded to argue that Lillard isn’t a superstar, and that the Blazers guard too often disappears down the stretch in big games and key moments.
In response, Lillard called Bayless a “clown” and hinted that the FS1 host had backpedaled on his criticisms in a previous private conversation.
I have never been buying nothing about you fam. You a joke. And after our private convo full of back pedaling you will never have my respect https://t.co/do0yxFgUju
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) August 10, 2020
Totally different https://t.co/JR4KvS1MGC
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) August 10, 2020
Ask him what he said when I asked him “ and why you always hatin on Bron ?” https://t.co/0FFrB7CRSV
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) August 10, 2020
Bayless’ penchant for controversial hot takes has made him a target of plenty of athletes before Lillard. Honestly, that’s probably just how Bayless likes it.
Lillard, meanwhile, has been taking on all comers lately in terms of the off-court trash talk. After a 51-point game and potentially season-saving performance Sunday, he has certainly earned the right to fire back at Bayless, who didn’t even acknowledge that performance.
