OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite the list of injures that's plagued the Portland Blazers — headlined by Damian Lillard 's season-long recovery — veteran Jrue Holiday sees a team on a path toward success. Following a 122-95 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team the Blazers beat on November 5, handing the defending champion its only loss of the season, Holiday revealed the luxury of having Lillard on his team.

For Jrue, it's led to in-depth conversations, as Lillard, although inactive, still makes his presence felt, which, Holiday says, resonates throughout the team.

“We played in the Olympics together. I used to be with Adidas. So, we've done some stuff together with that,” Holiday tells ClutchPoints. “So, I've known him for a long time. Just his knowlege of the game, experiences that he

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