In the end, Damian Lillard chose family over chasing a championship with the hopes that the Portland Trail Blazers can still climb into contention before his career comes to an end. The Blazers and Lillard have agreed on a three-year,

After it was revealed that Damian Lillard was heading back to Portland, Shams revealed that his biggest factor was 'by far' his family.

Lillard signed a three-year deal worth $42 million to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been officially announced. ESPN first reported the deal.