Damian Lillard’s days in Portland may be numbered, but the longtime Trail Blazer still had time this week to send words of encouragement to a Portland teenager. The 13-year-old was riding in a car in SE Portland when someone threw a tire iron, which lodged into Woodard's skull.

Damian Lillard sends message to Jamari Woodard, Portland teen who is recovering from being hit with ...

The 13-year-old Woodard was riding in a car in SE Portland when someone threw a tire iron into the car, which lodged into Woodard's skull.

Holy cow, that’s crazy! Good for Dame 👍