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When the Blazers Are Away, Their Private Chefs Are Making Their Favorite Dishes Available to the Public In February, chefs Kenny James, the man who feeds Damian Lillard and Rodney Hood, and Kiara “Killa” Hardy, former private chef for Hassan Whiteside, are offering athlete-grade grub to regular folks when the team is on the road. Kiara Hardy came to Portland as a chef for Hassan Whiteside. He left, she stayed. Updated February 9 When the Blazers hit the road, their private chefs get to take a break sort of.