Sixers Star Names West Contender as Damian Lillard Landing Spot

During a recent episode of his Podcast P show, Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George proposed the Houston Rockets as a potential landing spot for recently waived guard Damian Lillard. George argued that pairing Lillard with the Rockets, particularly alongside Kevin Durant (KD), would provide Lillard with defensive support due to the team's length and defensive personnel.

This suggestion follows the surprising move by the Milwaukee Bucks, who waived and stretched Lillard shortly after signing Myles Turner to a four-year contract. Lillard, currently rehabilitating an Achilles injury sustained in the playoffs, is now seeking a new NBA team.

The article explores the potential fit, noting Houston possesses strong defensive talent like Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, and Steven Adams, which could help mitigate Lillard's defensive limitations. Conversely, Lillard's proven ability in clutch moments could benefit the young Rockets. However, the article also points out potential drawbacks: Lillard's lengthy injury recovery timeline and the fact that Houston already has a deep roster, making adding another high-level player requiring significant playing time potentially problematic.