Damian Lillard shuts down ESPN's Dan Orlovsky after 'spoiled and entitled brat' comments

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Damian Lillard can be described in many ways, but"spoiled" or "entitled" definitely don't belong anywhere near his name.

While discussing Lillard's recent comments about the Trail Blazers' chances of making the playoffs, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovskychose to utter those words. Lillardtold Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sportsthat he doesn't plan to play if his Portland squad isn't givena "true opportunity" to reach the postseason. In his response on "Get Up!," Orlovsky went down a strange path, which included comparing Lillardto healthcare workers.

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"Damian Lillard would have the opportunity to get to play basketball again, and I would hope and challenge him in his mindset that the last few months has changed that, and that he wouldtake theopportunity to go and perform — andgo and compete and get the opportunity to play basketball again," Orlovsky said. "Because some people don't have a choice anymore. They have to go do things. It is not an option. ...

"How can you sit there and go, 'Nope, I'm not going to play,' but understand that there's people out there that don't have that choice?That they have to go to work. And they have to go earn their money. I struggle with sitting here and going, you don't come off as, in some way, a spoiled and entitled brat by saying I'm not going to play."