Are Fans Tiring Of Damian Lillard's Toying Act?

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard caused yet another social media frenzy Friday night.

He posted a video during an Instagram Live session, which is nothing new for him. What riled up fans was the music playing in the background. The song was "Welcome To Miami" by Will Smith.

Damian Lillard tunes in to "Welcome to Miami" during his IG live session. 🤔
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— OutOfSightSports🚀™️ (@OOSSports) June 24, 2023

Now, this shouldn't raise too many eyebrows but it does considering all the talk about Lillard possibly joining the Miami Heat this offseason. Rumors have circulated of him playing for the Heat the past two offseasons. The problem is this: no movement was made.

Damian Lillard and the Blazers front office rn: pic.twitter.com/xXj5LY8NG0
— Alex (@Alexx_322) June 23, 2023

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— 🇨🇦𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙒𝙧𝙡𝙙🇵🇭 (@OwnHimBrunson) June 23, 2023

It has caused some fans to think Lillard is just playing with the league's emotions. This is just his way of staying in the conversation during free agency. It allows him to remain relevant.

Damian Lillard is the girl in the relationship that’s constantly being cheated on, and always talks about leaving him to her friends, but still stays because she thinks one day her dude will be loyal. This is sickening.
— Joy De’Angela (@joydeangela) June 19, 2023

As Blazers general manager Joe Cronin said recently, Lillard is one of the best players in franchise history. The Heat and several other contenders could use him this season to put them over the hump.

Sources tell me Damian Lillard knew exactly what he was doing when he went live on Instagram at a party that was playing "Miami" by Will Smith.
— Ariel Attias (@Arielattias2) June 23, 2023

But at some point, he needs to commit to the Blazers or make a move instead of toying with everyone. Then again, it's not his fault fans make a big deal about everything he posts on social media.

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