Highly motivated, highly underrated, the adidas D Lillard 2 “Yellow Tape” draws from Dame Lillard’s trainer Chris Farr and the Portland star’s workout regimen. Taping off the court with yellow tape before a pre-draft workout in front of scouts in Oakland, the tactic left an impact on both Dame and the on-lookers.
“We actually roped off the court with yellow tape after his pre-draft workout in Oakland with NBA scouts. I knew they had never seen a workout like that before but the amazing thing is he still wanted to keep going – he didn’t want to leave any doubt behind,” Farr said. “I always keep a roll of yellow tape in my bag and when I give it to Dame, he understands it’s the ultimate reward.
“The idea behind yellow tape is that you all see where he’s at today but for us, it’s a reminder of the struggle and the beginning of his journey,” Farr explained. “People need to understand it’s more than just a workout. He was unwanted by colleges and couldn’t play on top AAU teams. He needed adversity to give him a reason to accomplish all that he has. This is how yellow tape began.”
Dropping exclusively at adidas tomorrow, check out pics of the adidas D Lillard 2 “Yellow Tape” below.
adidas D Lillard 2 “Yellow Tape”
Release Date: September 10, 2016
Price: $105
