Damian Lillard is adding a new title to his rsum, general manager of Weber State mens basketball.
The seven-time All-Star becomes the latest NBA player to take on a ceremonial GM role at his alma mater, joining names like Stephen Curry at Davidson, Trae Young at Oklahoma, Patty Mills at Saint Marys and Terance Mann at Florida State.
But Lillard insists he wants this to be more than just a figurehead position.
A legacy continues in Ogden. Wildcat legend Damian Lillard is officially joining Weber State Mens Basketball as the new General Manager.
Dame is stepping into a leadership role that will help shape the future of Wildcat hoops.
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Its something that, my relationship with coach [Eric] Duft and this program means a lot to me, and seeing the success of the program means a lot to me, Lillard said at Weber States annual alumni game, according to The Ogden Standard-Examiner. I feel like I can do a lot to help the program be successful, to help the players even individually continue to grow their careers past college, thats something that Im passionate about.
All of the resources that I have, Ive got an opportunity to be able to create for the program, while theyre in the program and even after the program, its something Im excited about. Im looking forward to doing that work, looking forward to continue to lift up the university, lift up the program. Its going to be fun.
Weber State is coming off a 12-22 season, though the Wildcats have put together multiple 20-win campaigns in recent years. It has been a decade since they last reached the NCAA Tournament. Lillard, who carried the program to March Madness back in 2012, now wants to help ensure the next generation has the support needed to compete at the highest level.
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