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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is returning to his alma mater, Weber State, to serve as the general manager, the team announced Saturday night.

Lillard, 35, announced the move while hosting the Weber State Basketball Alumni Classic in Ogden, Utah. The 13-year NBA veteran adds his new role just two weeks after agreeing to return to the Trail Blazers on a three-year deal.

“Success doesn’t come overnight, especially in today’s ever-changing basketball landscape,” Lillard said via a Weber State news release. “College athletics is constantly evolving, and building a strong program requires time, trust, and commitment. I bel

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