Take a Look at Damian Lillard's Wholesome Gesture for His Best Friend CJ McCollum

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And here is how Damian Lillard reacted.

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CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard have played with each other for 9 seasons

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They made 8 playoffs out of 9 seasons

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When CJ was traded Lillard was heartbroken

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"Like I’ve been watching every game in New Orleans like, damn, he really ain’t coming back. It’s over....."

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"The end of an era, bruh."

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Damian Lillard also changed his Instagram profile picture

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CJ McCollum responded by saying this,

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Will these 2 ever get a chance to play together again?

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VISIT US

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Take a Look at Damian Lillard's Wholesome Gesture for His Best Friend CJ McCollum

And here is how Damian Lillard reacted.

On 8th February 2022, the Portland Trail Blazers traded CJ McCollum to the Pelicans

CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard have played with each other for 9 seasons

They made 8 playoffs out of 9 seasons

And reached the Western Conference Finals together in the 2018-19 season.

When CJ was traded Lillard was heartbroken

Here's what Lillard said on Draymond Green's podcast

"Like I’ve been watching every game in New Orleans like, damn, he really ain’t coming back. It’s over....."

"The end of an era, bruh."

Damian Lillard also changed his Instagram profile picture

It was an animated picture of him and CJ

CJ McCollum responded by saying this,

"Lifer ???? real is rare"

Will these 2 ever get a chance to play together again?

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