No player across the NBA put their imprint on the 2024 All-Star Weekend quite like Damian Lillard did. Just 24 hours removed from a captivating victory in the Starry 3-Point Contest, the eight-time All-Star sustained his unstoppable tear, firing long-range lasers from across the hardwood against the Western Conference All-Stars. Lillard’s accuracy and audacity reached apex levels in the second half, with the Milwaukee Bucks guard connecting on 41-foot and 44-foot bombs, helping ensure that the final score maintained a similar distance in the process. Powering the star-studded Eastern Conference with a team-high 39 points, six assists, and 11 3-pointers, Lillard’s performance in the 211-186 victory tilted the scales in every way possible, earning him a well-deserved Most Valuable Player award honor in the process on February 18, 2024. · Feb 19, 2024