It’s actually wild that the NBA is giving a 3-point contest slot to Damian Lillard, who hasn’t played a single minute of basketball this season due to a torn Achilles. This isn’t a competition anymore; it’s a marketing stunt for his return to Portland. How do you justify leaving out active league leaders just to get 'Dame Time' ratings for a guy who’s essentially shooting in an empty gym for rehab? Is this the All-Star Saturday or a comeback trailer?