Why Did 5 NBA Teams Pass On Damian Lillard?

Damian Lillard is one of the most clutch players in the history of the NBA. But, one of the top players of all time wasn’t even a top 5 pick in his OWN draft class.
How is that possible?
Well, some of the players drafted ahead of Damian Lillard were generational talents. And the others? Well they were just as special but in different ways.
This Is What Happened To The 5 Players Drafted Ahead Of Damian Lillard
00:00 INTRO
00:49 Damian Lillard the 2-Star Recruit
01:45 Weber State Wake Up Call
03:15 Damian Lillard 2012 NBA Pre-Draft
04:08 1st Pick - Anthony Davis
06:05 2nd Pick - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
07:55 3rd Pick - Bradley Beal
09:40 4th Pick - Dion Waiters
11:06: 5th Pick - Thomas Robinson
12:09: 6th Pick - Damian Lillard
12:17: Portland's Greatest Draft Pick Ever
13:38: NBA Legends on Damian Lillard
14:06: Conclusion
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