Damian Lillard’s blockbuster trade to the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t happen overnight. While this move may ultimately surprise many, the truth is that Lillard himself has long desired to play with Giannis Antetokounmpo.
In a recent interview, Demme recounted his first meaningful conversation with the Bucks talisman and how Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James played a key role in it.
During the 2021 All-Star Game, players were placed in “bubbles” to prevent the spread of COVID-19. By the way, Lillard and Giannis were on the same team that year, thanks to LeBron James drafting the two superstars to his team.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is Team LeBron’s No. 1 pick in the 2021 All-Star Game draft, while Lillard is one of James’ backup picks. Throughout the weekend’s festivities, Dame and Giannis got to know each other better:
#advanceampads0#However, Lillard also revealed that their conversations were more casual in nature. There was no talk of an eventual collaboration. More on Lillard and Antetokounmpo learning about the man behind the name:
#advanceampads1#While that may not have started the conversation yet, it certainly planted the first seeds for what would eventually become an incredible superstar tandem with the Bucks.
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