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Lillard on returning home to play for Warriors: 'Hell no'

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LeBron James went home to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dwyane Wade recently agreed to join his hometown Chicago Bulls. Carmelo Anthony currently suits up for the New York Knicks after growing up in the Bronx.

Competing for a hometown team in the NBA seems to be the latest craze, but one Portland Trail Blazers point guard isn't willing to partake in it himself.

When asked on Twitter whether he'd move back to Oakland and potentially join the Golden State Warriors, two-time All-Star Damian Lillard quickly shot down the notion.

Lillard reached an agreement with Portland last summer on a five-year extension worth $120 million which will kick in during the 2016-17 season.

Portland won 44 games during the 2015-16 campaign after losing four starters to trades and free agency, with Lillard averaging a career-high 25.1 points, 6.8 assists, and 0.9 steals on 41.9 percent shooting.

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