Lillard: Talent discovery is becoming more and more transparent in the social media era. Now is the easiest era to enter the NBA

September 17 News Recently, Lillard was interviewed by reporter Andy Katz and talked about the NBA's talent mining.

Andy Katz: "You are an obvious example. The NBA can discover talents from all over the world. It doesn't matter where you go (to college)."

Lillard: "I think this is nothing now. I mean, 13 years ago, I was selected by the NBA in the sixth pick. So, with the development of social media and the rise of middle-sized leagues, you will find that there are many medium-sized ones now. Players from league colleges and universities have grown into NBA stars. "

" Like Leonard, Stephen Curry, myself, as well as Morant, Paul George, CJ McCollum, this is the case. In fact, I can give many more examples, all of which are well-known players from mid-range colleges, who have played in college for several years, and have always been outstanding in their NBA careers. "

" So, the situation before was not This is not common in the past. You know, they would also discover these players at that time, but it is definitely more common now - it all depends on social media, and can track all the information now. You know, it is easier than ever to discover and follow these players now."

" And to be honest, as I mentioned before, it is different to be successful (entering the NBA) now - I mean, it is easier than ever to enter the NBA now than ever. But because of this, it is harder for players to stay in the league. Because you may easily enter the NBA, but like I said just now, you don't have that (continued in the league for a long time) mentality, and you don't have the ability to make the necessary efforts to gain a foothold in this league. Many times, once you enter the NBA, you will feel like you are experiencing a cultural impact, and I have seen a lot of this situation."