Name: What inspired Damian Lillard to write "Bigger Than Us" by NBA A to Z Slam Dunks
Duration: 5 min 38 s
Description: Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard, a.k.a. Dame Dolla, released a music video called "Bigger Than Us". Lillard joins Sam Amick and Kevin Spain from USA TODAY to discuss what inspired him to write the song. He also explains his own experience with racial profiling.

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Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard, a.k.a. Dame Dolla, released a music video called "Bigger Than Us". Lillard joins Sam Amick and Kevin Spain from USA TODAY to discuss what inspired him to write the song. He also explains his own experience with racial profiling.

What inspired Damian Lillard to write "Bigger Than Us"

Condensed version of the NBA A to Z podcast, which breaks down the National Basketball Association with commentary, analysis and interviews. Kevin Spain from USA TODAY Sports hosts with NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt. Check out our full shows at @nbaatoz

What inspired Damian Lillard to write "Bigger Than Us"

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