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Golden State Warriors: Damian Lillard hypes up Ky Bowman’s defense

By Nathan Beighle

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Ky Bowman #12 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against Elie Okobo #2 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 12, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 112-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Ky Bowman #12 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against Elie Okobo #2 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 12, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 112-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Damian Lillard is one of the best point guards in the entire NBA, and he recently hyped up Golden State Warriors’ Ky Bowman’s defense on Twitter.

Ky Bowman had a tough time finding a spot in the NBA. At 26 years old, Bowman started the season on a two-way contract. Once he started shining with the Golden State Warriors, it was clear they were going to make a spot for him.

Bowman has since been given a spot on the 15-man roster, backing up Stephen Curry and, at times, being the team’s starting point guard. Having started 12 games and playing in 45, Bowman averaged 7.4 points per game and, per 36 minutes, notched 11.9.

On both ends of the court, Bowman has shown an ability to thrive. While he’s not going to be a superstar anytime soon, he can be one of the better backup two-way guards. The Golden State Warriors see that so has Damian Lillard.

It all started with this tweet to the Blazers verified account.

NBC Sports Bay Area snagged a screenshot of the tweet to follow. It was the verified Portland Trail Blazers account that said “Ky Bowman -dame.”

It’s an odd scenario, but Bowman’s all-around quality is the reason he has cracked a spot on the Warriors’ roster so seeing Lillard show some love isn’t exactly shocking. At the same time, the situation and the tweet having since been removed is a bit strange.

Lillard’s stint against the Warriors this season had been absolutely insane.

He was averaging nearly 45 points per game including a 61-point performance. However, it wasn’t Bowman who started for Golden State when Lillard popped off for 61. Lillard scored 39 when Bowman saw over 37 minutes, scoring 19 points himself.

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A solid defender, the 6-foot-1, 181-pound rookie should be able to continue his role as the team’s backup point guard next season, a year the Warriors hope to return to being title favorites.

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