Damian Lillard made his regular-season debut for the Milwaukee Bucks on October 26 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The superstar guard recently joined the team via trade and has already begun striking up an on-court partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Lillard ended his first game for the Bucks with 39.0 points, with 14 of those points coming in the fourth quarter.
After the game, the superstar guard revealed that Antetokounmpo had encouraged him to take over the game once it became apparent he had the hot hand. Lillard noted how Antetokounmpo’s encouragement was the “ultimate respect” from his new teammate. He said, “Giannis was like, ‘Come get it, this is what you do.’ When you’ve got that type of encouragement from your team, especially a new team, all it does is make you more comfortable to be who you are.”
Lillard went on to praise Antetokounmpo, calling him the most dominant player in the world. The guard’s impressive debut performance and the budding partnership with the dominant Antetokounmpo are sure to excite Milwaukee Bucks fans for the rest of the season.
The Bucks’ acquisition of Lillard via trade appears to be a smart move for the team, as the guard’s skills and scoring ability complement Antetokounmpo’s well-known dominance on the court. With Lillard’s successful debut and the strong support and chemistry between the two players, the Milwaukee Bucks seem to be on track for a successful season.
As Lillard continues to settle in with the Milwaukee Bucks and further develop his on-court partnership with Antetokounmpo, it will be interesting to see how the team performs throughout the season. With a superstar duo like Lillard and Antetokounmpo, the Bucks are undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the league.
