Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard is off to a hot start

SoSportz.com- Confidence, swagger, heart, hard work, and passion. These are just a few words that describe Portland Trail Blazers rookie point guard Damian Lillard. I didn't know too much about Lillard in college, Weber State, but he caught my eye during the NBA Summer League play. The way he scores at will and the explosiveness that he displays will have him right at the top of the point guard ranks along with Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Derrick Rose, Rajon Rondo, and Derron Williams. 

Athletes who come from smaller schools sometimes do not get the respect they deserve due to the talent level that they are playing against on a weekly basis. It's time to respect Lillard. He's the real deal and will take the Trail Blazers to another level. Through the first three games of the season, he's averaging 21.3 points per game, 9 assist per game, and 4 rebounds per game. He's the third player in NBA history to post per-game averages of at least 20 points and 9 or more assists through his first three games in the league. The other two were Oscar Robertson and John Wall. Lillard is my pick for the Rookie of the Year(most will have Anthony Davis). Stay tuned, this is just the beginning.


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Class of 2012 SoSportz Athlete Tyeca Reviere from Reading High School in Reading, Pennsylvania

TYECA REVIERE-(click name to see SoSportz profile)
Position: Point Guard
HT: 5'1

Favorite Athletes: Rajon Rondo, Derrick Rose, Kevin Garnett

Personal Website: www.revieresisters.com

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MICHAEL WADSWORTH- REITZ HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
Well my name is Michael Dakota Wadsworth I'm a freshman at Reitz High School I play basketball on the freshman team.

What was your best game?
My biggest game was probably my double double when I had 15 points and 20 rebounds in 4th grade.

Who is the best player you have played against?
The best player I've probably played against was Jordan Summers. I'll probably have to say he is a left and right handed shooter, great scorer, and quick.

How do you make your team better?
I make my team better by telling them what they can do better, I get them open, and practice how I play which helps them.

Who is your favorite player?
My favorite player is probably Rajon Rondo. He has an explosive quick first step, very good at stealing, and he's a great passer.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports is important to me because it has always been in my family and education is important to me because that can get me into college and an opportunity to have a good job.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
My advice to student-athletes is to work hard at something you really want. Don't just screw up your life and not put 100% effort in the things you do.

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