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Lillard to Wear No. 6 at Tokyo Olympics

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Team USA’s official roster for the Tokyo Olympics is here and Damian Lillard is set to wear the No. 6 during competition.

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The 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo are just around the corner, andPortland Trail Blazersstar Damian Lillard is set to take center stage on Team USA’s basketball squad. Lillard was previously announced as being a part of the 12-man roster for the men’s basketball team and now the remainder of the roster has come into focus.

On Monday, The New York Times NBA Insider Marc Stein shared the final roster on social media:

The All-Star lineup includes Bam Adebayo of theMiami Heat, Bradley Beal of theWashington Wizards, Devin Booker of thePhoenix Suns, Kevin Durant of theBrooklyn Nets, Jerami Grant of theDetroit Pistons, Draymond Green of theGolden State Warriors, Jrue Holiday of theMilwaukee Bucks,扎克拉文e of theChicago Bulls, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers, Kevin Love of theCleveland Cavaliers, Khris Middleton of the Milwaukee Bucks, and Jayson Tatum of theBoston Celtics.

Gregg Popovich is set to serve as head coach. Popovich’s staff includes Steve Kerr, Lloyd Pierce, and Jay Wright.

According to Trail Blazers Digital Reporter Casey Holdahl, Lillard will exchange the Letter O for No. 6 during Olympic competition.

The Olympics are set to begin on July 23.