Is Damian Lillard Proof that Today's NBA Stars Are the Greatest Basketball Players Ever?

SI's Robin Lundberg highlights Lillard's impressive performances inside the NBA bubble and why it proves that today's NBA athletes are better than ever.

With his 61 point performance to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the Dallas Mavericks, Damian Lillard joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history with at least three 60 points games in a season.

Damian Lillard tonight

61 points
8 assists
5 rebounds
17/32 FG
18/18 FT
9/17 3PT

First player since Wilt Chamberlain to have 3 60 point games in a season ⏰ pic.twitter.com/nwbgG2nnQj

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 12, 2020

Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg explains why Dame's run not only shows how great he is but is proof that the players in today's NBA are better than ever.