{"playerId":991,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":77.4,"percentOwned":100,"playerRaterSEASON":10,"playerRater7DAY":7.5,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Lillard will be schooled on the defensive side of the ball this summer by Gary Payton, The Oregonian reports.","spin":"While his offensive game is certainly refined, the NBA's Rookie of the Year for 2012-13 acknowledges that his defense is mediocre at best, hence the invitation from the fellow Bay Area product. As the only point guard to win the Defensive Player of the Year award, Payton appears to be the perfect teacher for a willing student in Lillard. If his studies pay off, the sky is limit for Lillard, especially if additional steals lead to fastbreak points and dimes.","date":"Mon May 6"},"fullName":"Damian Lillard","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Selected with the No. 6 pick in the 2012 NBA draft, Lillard might not be as well-known as players like Anthony Davis or Bradley Beal, but he might be in the running for rookie of the year honors when the season is over. With Raymond Felton gone, and little competition in his path, Lillard is a scoring point guard who should immediately lock down the starting job. Coming out of Weber State, his competition level was questioned by some, but he put those concerns to rest after he turned in a sensational performance in the Las Vegas Summer League, where he averaged 26.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.7 3-pointers over four games. Summer League stats certainly can't be relied on as an indicator for future success, but given his skill set and projected playing time, Lillard should be considered a nice sleeper candidate for his scoring, 3-point shooting and free throw percentage.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Fri Oct 12"},"playerRater30DAY":7.2,"playerRater15DAY":6.8,"positionRank":6}