Damian Lillard, Bucks and Achilles
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Lillard was a first-round pick in 2012 for the Trail Blazers and won Rookie of the Year before helping the franchise to eight playoff appearances over the next 11 seasons. He spent two years of teaming up with Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee before choosing to come home to the West Coast.
With Lillard gone, the Bucks don't have a point guard that they truly trust on the roster. Kevin Porter Jr. will start next season, but he is clearly a more effective bench player than he is as a starter.
Everyone seems to be excited Damian Lillard is back with the Blazers, including his daughter, who doesn't have to fly to Milwaukee anymore.
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The Rookie Wire on MSNTrail Blazers' Damian Lillard on Yang Hansen: 'He got some swag to him'Damian Lillard was welcomed back to the Trail Blazers over the weekend, and the nine-time All-Star is excited to get to work with the organization.
Last week, the Portland Trail Blazers star returned to his longtime team after spending two years on the Milwaukee Bucks, a heartwarming reunion arc for the sharp-shooting guard this NBA offseason. Lillard,