It's as if people lack the ability to understand the difference between personal and team histories.
But then I'm reminded that we KINGS fans are constantly reminded of our franchises history all the time, when it comes to favoritism from officials and media (or lack there of). So I got no answer why non-Warriors homer fan can't recognize.
I've never been much of a Nikola Jokić fan, but even I can EASILY recognize the difference between the behavioral histories and past precedent when it comes to Joker and a player such as Draymond Green. Or even Dillon Brooks.
Those guys used up whatever benefit of the doubt currency they had YEARS and YEARS ago.
Somebody as intelligent as Damian Lillard shouldn't be so confused and perplexed. Honestly, I don't really believe he is that naive. He's most likely just virtue signaling support to a fellow player and probably a guy he might be hoping to play with at some point soon.
But the rest of the media and fans with no real rooting interest? Their ignorance baffles me.