“Your Game Is Timeless”: Deron Williams Issues Public Apology to Damian Lillard for Comparing His Role With LeBron James

Former NBA star Deron Williams publicly apologized to Damian Lillard on the To The Baha podcast after underestimating the guard's scoring capabilities. Williams had previously suggested Lillard might not average 20 points per game and compared his reduced role to LeBron James. However, Williams quickly reversed his stance and praised Lillard's enduring talent following a standout performance.

Returning from an Achilles tear after 542 days away from NBA action, Lillard scored 25 points in 24 minutes during the Portland Trail Blazers' 124–83 blowout victory against the Phoenix Suns. Williams clarified that he never considered Lillard washed, commending him alongside Tyrese Haliburton for successfully returning from severe, season-ending injuries.