Damian Lillard on Getting Traded to the Bucks - FULL INTERVIEW | 2023 NBA Media Day

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[@JustMarrr03]

This man Dame deserves a teammate like Giannis. Go get the chip

[@the77th]

Wishing them luck…. Gonna be a tough road though! I’m a Knicks fan and I think the Heat are still an overall better playoff team than these bucks!

[@Hisoneekkeel]

@@the77th Hell nah you bugging brah.😭 Barring injuries is LITERALLY the only way the heat can beat this team or any eastern conference team besides the Celtics.

[@yaboiyikes69]

“keep switching teams … running from the grind . You boys is chumps”

[@jaquezwhite5342]

@@the77thI need what you smoking on bruh

[@Pack52022]

@@the77th Knicks fan here as well, disagree with you on the heat part but it will be tough now that Boston might be looking like the best defensive and top offensive team in the league

[@arney8888]

Such a well spoken, mature, and humble dude. Probably speak on behalf of other portland fans when I say my watch time is split between the blazers and bucks this year.

[@SeekingNewHeights777]

Blazers got an explosive backcourt and bucks are probably the best 1,2 punch in the league now both will be fun to watch

[@17arando]

Yep, another Blazer fan here. I'm rooting for the Bucks for the chip. I like the Greek Freak too, but I've never been particularly following them until this season. Now every game is much watch TV for me.

[@leultrainstinct406]

100% agreed. especially with that last part. i cant tell you how many interviews I’ve seen where wardell was chewing his mouthpiece in the microphone while emoting and dancing every 5 seconds. He also would act very sassy and avoided any questions about defense or being clutch like the diva he is. such a disrespectful thing to do. I’m glad there are people like dame can still repair all the damage wardell did to the next generation and the game of basketball by setting examples like this.

[@robertcuratolo5339]

Blazers should be excited also the whole team looks changed with possibilities. I like to see their media day.

[@TheVinylScore]

I’ll be watching two teams this year for sure.

[@elirane85]

He is so humble. "I'm going to find a way to make an impact" Hell yeah.

[@kaisabroxy]

Read this as he said it

[@karigrandii]

Yeah and that way is dropping threes from half court 0 seconds on the clock for the win or dropping 10/15 from 3pt

[@idk_1772]

@@karigrandiiur so wrong if that’s all u think dame can do

[@Alran109]

@@idk_1772 his bread and butter is scoring but he can do it from all 3 levels and is a great playmaker. He can give you 10 assists with Giannis easily. Decent rebounder for his size too. If he can be a bit better defender this year then I think it could be the best version of Lillard we've seen.

[@MMM0nkee]

Laker fan here, I LOVE THIS, dame and Giannis are two players you just cannot hate and now they have a chance to do something amazing, so happy for them both and excited for this season

[@justinmurphy5082]

as a lifelong Portland fan, just want to say a heartfelt thank you to Damian for the dedication to Portland for 11 years. your leadership, attitude, and work ethic are incredibly inspiring. as much as i will always cheer for the Blazers, i truly hope you get the ring you deserve.

[@mrmorris2152]

Leadership ? Didn’t he tap out ?

[@turbo_vanner]

@@mrmorris2152 from a certain point of view, you could believe that, but its certainly understandable for him to stop leading when the Blazers refused to build a contending team around him.

[@mrmorris2152]

@@turbo_vanner so he didn’t know the blazers wasn’t a contending team before he re-signed with them ? Make it make sense for me 🤣

[@snowboarddan5899]

He now is in the REAL MILWAUKEE not that made up one near Portland lol.

[@mrmorris2152]

@@snowboarddan5899 “He now is in”? You speaking English for the first time 🤣

[@natedawg8778]

I think the personality of both Giannis and Dame are going help elevate both thier games. Go Bucks!

[@lisfine]

Yeah very humble and hardworking. They should mesh well without egos creating friction.

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

Going TO help… THEIR (not THIER) games. Elementary English. Zero excuses. Be better. Don’t sweat these athletes. Focus on your education. Stop social media until you get it right. Thank me later

[@zybino]

@@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUpmans teaching class ina comment section

[@iamtheonlywilly]

@@zybinoseems a bit emotional too. 🙄

[@Keithjames153]

@@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUpBRO😑😑… for starters he probably said “going” instead of “going to” intentionally to mimic the way he talks (which is OK) secondly u coulda saved that speech to yourself. These are KZbin comments brotha not professional communication… people are typing these shits up in 0.5 secs and going back to their life’s lol. It’s not that deep to everyone to see if they made a small typo. Just because he made a typo in a KZbin comment doesn’t mean he needs a sermon on grammar lol.

[@jaredjones8176]

Seeing Damian Lillard in a Milwaukee Jersey I'm still trying to process it

[@tonyb.1905]

Me2😂

[@yrnsheik4451]

Looks good in it

[@Blood-zz2kt]

It belongs on him

[@BamDTB.4L]

Fr😭

[@Pack52022]

Same it still looks like one of those jersey swap videos when players are rumored to join teams lol

[@OsamaRizLadn]

I used to add this guy to the bucks in 2k all the time and now that he’s actually on the bucks it seems unreal

[@leultrainstinct406]

i truly hope this moment motivates the warriors to finally trade wardell and bring in some players who actually care about playing defense and closing out games in the clutch instead of just 3 pointers and dancing

[@integritys_it1821]

Tampering🤫

[@dsavo1458]

@@leultrainstinct406I’ll take em you can have kawhi

[@chalnervassor9430]

Feels like real life myteam.

[@chalnervassor9430]

Don’t let Jimmy trick y’all. Pat was stingy.

[@oo-de-lally-oo-de-lally]

As a Blazers fan, I did not expect the emotions to be so strong when he walked into frame in the Bucks uniform. Got me a little misty. It's gonna take a while to get used to. The Bucks just got themselves a hell of a player and a hell of a person. I'll be watching and rooting for them to go all the way.

[@revan4130]

Pseudo Blazers fan here but mostly following Dame for the last decade. It is hard to see him go, one thing I've always liked about him is his loyalty, but at the end of the day he just wasn't going to win a ring as a blazer. Its crazy to think he's already getting so much older, I still thought bro was like mid 20's but he's 33. I don't blame him for focusing more on his career, he did everything he could with the blazers but it just wasn't going to happen sadly. He deserves a ring so much and I hope the bucks can get him that but I will always be grateful for his time in Portland. Dude could have traded out any time in the 11 years but he stuck with it for so long. Respect no matter what happens.

[@skipperv7884]

You're not alone. I had to wait a few days to watch these interviews. Happy for both organizations.

[@evanpatten4101]

The Lillard, Matthews, Aldridge, Batum, Lopez starters era was a good time and special. It was so short lived but it was memorable. I will always have that era of Blazers basketball with me.

[@Frenchiefunnyclub]

New champs

[@creydadj]

They had a strong change but AD and New Orleans ruined it for them

[@KarloBlaze]

The Bucks jersey looks so good on him. Very excited for this era.

[@dandychiggins6802]

It's a horrible jersey to be honest.

[@Kerboripx]

​@@dandychiggins6802stop the cap

[@dandychiggins6802]

@@Kerboripx what's cap? There is new made up words every year.

[@wyattissocool6078]

@@dandychiggins6802cap has been a thing so stop capping

[@kahmarigreen5392]

@@dandychiggins6802caps been around for years and you’re are indeed capping. The jersey looks fye

[@Bearedd]

As I guy who’s followed him since his rookie year, it’s surreal to see him in a bucks uniform. But here we are. I hope he finally gets that championship

[@CuddyClipssss]

Facts

[@marvinberrios9151]

Dame and 34 ain’t enough to beat teams in the west for a ring 🗣️ I got love for dame tho he from the Bay Area💯

[@williamcody8114]

Not if Miami Heat have something to say about that.

[@bendidier7085]

@@williamcody8114 miami got worse and their rivals got better...

[@greekveteran2715]

@@marvinberrios9151 You don't watch NBA do you? Last season, he had the best stats in his career. He dropped more than 70 points against the Rockets... Kobe and Steph are still kicking it and they are older...Its not soccer bro,its basketball!

[@KingKsEDC]

This is unreal. I never thought Bucks would have a player like Giannis or win a title or just be a contender and now Lillard? Wow.

[@ryanhillier107]

All because of giannis tbh, best thing in milwaukee since KAJ

[@leultrainstinct406]

if only the cavs treated lebron with this much support during his first stint. Giannis should feel thankful

[@KingKaper]

​@@leultrainstinct406bruh I've been thinking this since this trade, this Bucks FO is lowkey insane imagine what they could do with a bigger market if they can do this with Milwaukee

[@hdeazy]

Straight up

[@hdeazy]

​@@leultrainstinct406I'm telling you... For all the flack that LeBron get... this is all that Cleveland needed to do

[@Tunz-cx3td]

I’m genuinely happy for Damian Lillard and this opportunity that he has in his playing career.

[@kevinthomas728]

All around great interview. Love the response from Dame and the questions from the reporters. They’re asking the questions we want to hear and Dame is being a class act despite the shenanigans that it took to get him here.

[@33sdfsdf]

The one two combo is going to be deadly. Also takes so much pressure off both of them which makes it even more dangerous. Add on the fact that Middleton is going to have so much more space to do what he does best too: buckets.

[@deniyii]

Middleton better focus on defense

[@abdi1k786]

nah fr lol

[@Snufz760]

If they mesh together great, yeah. If not it’s gonna be a Westbrook/Lakers situation all over again

[@dannythatboy1487]

The thing is Westbrook is inconsistent as hell @@Snufz760

[@TruthSpeaker4]

Nobody worried about Middleton fam this 2024

[@W3lle]

Me and all the true Blazer fans are all rooting for two teams this year. Get that ring you deserve Dame!

[@lisaandpeterrichardson4636]

I live in MIlwaukee and would always root for a small market like Portland. We are so grateful to have him and wish your owners group could have made a similar deal when he was in Portland.

[@gregbors8364]

The teams are on two different timelines so it’ll be easy to root for the Bucks for the next few years while the young Blazers (hopefully) get really good

[@PAWGmoth]

Blazers fans must be so much happier that he’s not on the heat lol. The bucks are so likeable but it would’ve been hella annoying watching dame win with the heat lol

[@djsonnee]

@PAWGmoth this is true. Seeing Miami low ball for dame was not cool but to see him with Giannis, who everyone knows lillard wants to play with, is awesome. We got such a nice haul from the trade, Miami can keep hero lol

[@Mahmoud-bl3hp]

@@ottocurry4886they got hella picks ayton Malcom brogdon and rob Williams

[@austinbraswell189]

1:15 - Start 2:38 - How have you processed the last five days? 4:59 - When and why did the Bucks become an option? 6:25 - Is playing with Giannis appealing to you? Power dynamics 9:02 - Have you thought about the pick and roll with Giannis? 10:10 - How have you prepared this Summer? 12:00 - What are your impressions of the Team chemistry? 14:23 - What are your expectations for the season? 16:59 - Is it refreshing to play with a superstar like Giannis? 18:28 - Do you see your role as a defensive player changing? 20:37 - How do you fit in with teammates other than Giannis? 21:32 - What is it like to go from one "Small Market" to another?

[@washedotaku2282]

god bless you

[@D.nada_47]

Thank you

[@fernandobatista6783]

Goated

[@DD-sh7rz]

Thanks boss. God bless

[@prodigy2rusty800]

They asked some good questions

[@Jameel.Gordon]

Let’s pray he stays healthy throughout the entire season. Cause we all know he deserves that ring🙏🏽

[@mrmorris2152]

Why he choose money over winning . He doesn’t deserve a championship anymore than Charles Barkley or Ewing did. Carmelo had a chance to join the heat but choose to re-sign with Denver . We supposed to feel sorry for him to ?

[@lordmeistersexy]

@@mrmorris2152 what r u talking about ?

[@mrmorris2152]

@@lordmeistersexy you don’t understand English or something

[@lordmeistersexy]

@@mrmorris2152 why u so disrespectful 😂

[@thedoctorate]

I’m happy for this man. Hope he can finally get one. He deserves it.

[@alaverga07]

Blazers fan here, and ima be honest, he looks good in a bucks jersey. I'm so happy for him that he's in a great situation. Also glad he's in small market team and paired up with my second current favorite player in Giannis. I will root for Lillard wherever he goes (except lakers). Milwaukie, please take good care him!

[@Unqualifiedtake]

You can be a Blazers fan and still root for him. Wasn't the best split, but it was still time

[@DMalltheway]

Portland going to be a fun team to watch this season

[@alaverga07]

Totally agree with you both. I don't think there was anything left for him here. It was clear that the blazers were on rebuild mode. I'm excited for this new young squad. I just hope we get a motivated Deandre Ayton, and not a "I wanna be the star of the team or ima sit out" Ayton.

[@TrampyDeluxe]

Ha! Sorry Blazer fan! Lakers getting that 18th 💍 this season.

[@alaverga07]

@TrampyDeluxe typical laker fan, full of them selves! All bs aside tho, they did do some really good off season moves ngl. Definitely one of the top 3 teams in the west imo. Top 5 overall. No particular order, Nuggets, Lakers, Bucks, Celtics, Warriors are the teams to look out for. So yea I'll give you that, they got a chance for sure.

[@Zeppelinpuppy]

I love this dude, he is always so real and down to earth. Love Dame Lillard.

[@kennynoel2863]

As a Heat Fan, It sucks that he wasnt traded to the Heat but Im happy for Dame and Giannis. Two Competitors who definately deserve rings. Bad for Miami but good for basketball overall.

[@shipitplease99999]

The heat could only offer beans, how can Miami offer the same package like they got

[@iamtheonlywilly]

Heat caused Jimmy to go emo. 😂😂😂😂

[@BenjaminButton6573]

You also missed on jrue holiday

[@DeriveDjMC4]

Same same

[@sylveonnn3704]

jrue got baked by butler lol@@BenjaminButton6573

[@dingleberrysnigglefritz]

"Who did I get traded for?" was good insight into what a top player in the league has to think about the trade dynamics. That was cool to think about from his perspective. He could get traded to an absolutely gutted team and been leaned on without help and been really miserable, I suppose. Just a really open honest interview. Nice job to Dame.

[@mlrd2687]

He wasn't really honest about everything. Lillard has repeatedly stated in the last few months that Jokic is the best player in the league, and now that he has come to Milwaukee, he has to say that it is Giannis. 😂

[@brakmaster]

That jersey looks fire on Dame. I am so happy both for him as well as Giannis!

[@gameplayer1980]

Two elite talents on the Bucks at the same time. Crazy. Happy for Milwaukee fans!

[@kingdavid7049]

been had elite talents.. jrue, middleton, etc.

[@termiteterrorVSmyth]

Gonna be one of the most unguardable pick and rolls in NBA history.

[@CHawk015]

Facts !! And I grew up watching Stockton Malone in SLC. Against the Jazz, you forced Stockton to score because he didn't want to. With these two, they'll just take what the defense gives them.

[@williamcody8114]

😂😂here we go again. I like Dame but he have to play defense in the East. Yes he can scored but can he guard

[@williamcody8114]

Dame have to play Defense in the East. Yes he can scored but he have to play defense. He will be exposed like Trey Young was.

[@ryantrigg9129]

@@williamcody8114who in the east ?

[@rob.parsnips]

The Bucks could play 4 during defense and let Dame relax on the bench like James Harden, and they’d still win off him and Giannis scoring 70 a night.

[@JKtims]

Dame deserves to be happy and earn the success he wants. This guy has a very good heart.

[@raulmendezgarcia]

Crazy how the bucks went from mediocre, then drafting Giannis. Then Giannis growing every year. Then winning a ring, now Dame. Sheeesh! What a turn around in 10 years. Let’s go Bucks!

[@brettmillerlive]

I think this interview just bumped Lillard up to my favorite player in the league...not only a generational talent, but a very bright and stoic man. Also, he's so cold on the court lol. Really stoked to see how this pairing plays...I feel it will be an incredible spectacle.

[@mlrd2687]

He wasn't really honest about everything. Lillard has repeatedly stated in the last few months that Jokic is the best player in the league, and now that he has come to Milwaukee, he has to say that it is Giannis. 😂

[@andrewmendez2057]

He’s coming into this season with the right mentality, I feel so good about the bucks this year

[@gregbors8364]

He does that every year. The man is a consummate professional

[@revan4130]

@@gregbors8364 He's built different, gonna be crazy to see what he can do with an actual superstar

[@The96packers]

The only thing I'm worried about him being healthy and he needs to play defense

[@Dryfter21]

Man I haven't been happy for a trade on another team like this for a long time. Really wishing the best for Dame and Giannis to get that chip!

[@eski_truv]

This feels like 2k MyLeague😂😂🔥🔥 super excited for the season

[@randyrci]

I can feel the sadness in Dame's voice. He's a real one and will always put his best out there, just like this interview, but he is as sad as I am that he's leaving Portland. This is a family member moving away. We will miss him terribly.

[@kmonyx22123]

Blazers fan here; still tryin to absorb all this. When he said he played for Portland for 11 years I was shocked. I saw his first home game against Lakers his rookie season. This man has given the city so many lasting historic memories. Will never forget the shot over Parsons and also the shot over Paul George. He will always be a Blazer to me. Good luck Dame!!!

[@maxjaeger40]

We will take the best care of him and make blazers fans proud.

[@Saint_MaX_ONeal_B_Rul]

I am so happy for my guy Dame.He finally has a real good chance to win a ring

[@drewainge1059]

What's scary is Giannis usually dominates the whole game except really if a closer is needed. that's Dame's expertise.

[@trucknorris387]

This is a Modern day Shaq and Kobe situation in my opinion.. If everyone stays healthy this can be a big year for the bucks!

[@zaymoney252]

Yea they gone b tough to stop but this the deepest the nba ever been soooo much talent u have Celtics, Sixers, Lakers, Warriors, Nuggets Grizzles, Clippers Mavs Heat, I could go on there is legit like 10 super teams in the league each of those teams have 2-3 Bonafied superstars on them.. NFL got worse the QB play is terrible but NBA is goin to b fun af this year.. Any team can win

[@CarsonFoust]

​@zaymoney252 yeah fr, so many teams are contending this year, playoffs finna be crazy

[@gregorydamian4802]

I am super excited for Damian Lillard. As a Portland Trail Blazer fan, I am going to enjoy this season so much. I want to see Damian Lillard to win a championship with the Bucks. At the same time I will see the Portland Trail Blazers develop...super excited!!!

[@Bentzema]

No doubt about that! So glad Dame pairs with a franchise thats real about winning. About to be watching all the bucks games on league pass this year rooting for them to win multiple. But watching simons, scoot, & sharpe ball out locally is going to make this a such a fun season to watch!

[@willjourney887]

Bucks presence is gonna be menacing this season, the fact they still have Middleton is crazy

[@joshuasutton983]

Middleton is about to have a bounce back season after the injury. Just watch.

[@TheHuskyK9]

You ever experience those moments where you feel like it's due to a butterfly effect, this is one of those moments. Never thought I'd see Dame in a non-Portland jersey

[@greekveteran2715]

They don't only fit like a glove in terms of basketball,they also fit like a glove as characters which is as important if not more!!!!! I also love the fact they are both oldschool!!! Never exited to watch a season,as this year!

[@williamcody8114]

Tell him he have to play defense in the East

[@Kingrke1]

​@williamcody8114 he be cool. As long as he try, they won't have to worry about defense. Dame just being there takes the offensive pressure off of Giannis which would result in Giannis being about to play more defense. Even if a guard gets pass Dame, they'd be running into someone like Giannis Kris Bobby etc

[@uhmilli4680]

I’m not even a Bucks fan and I’m excited about this

[@nolancochran831]

So nice to hear Dame happy. I’m definitely rooting for the bucks to win it all next season! Such a genuine and humble team

[@mlrd2687]

Lillard has repeatedly stated in the last few months that Jokic is the best player in the league, and now that he has come to Milwaukee, he has to say that it is Giannis. 😂

[@3X0SK3L3TON]

This is probably the only guy to be cheered by the team he was traded from. Very humble in his interviews

[@BzrLee]

I think Kevin Garnett when he left Timberwolves also got cheered by the timberwolves fan to get a chip. I only could think of those two that got cheered by their past team doe. Literally everyone else got hated at worst and begrumbled at best.

[@geo322242]

No matter what, both Giannis and Dame are people I respect and players of the highest level. Chip or not this is a great Bucks team, a pleasure to follow!

[@NYCGemini2000]

Getting traded to the Bucks feels like it gives him more of a champion contender then Miami if you ask me. The only downside is the nightlife ain’t the same lol

[@justingreen-bey2200]

Nightlife overrated lot of fakeness in the nightlife have a nightlife wit people like fam and friends at home lol

[@B1GM3R0]

Yea and milwaukee not Miami but the nightlife is still lit 😂 we’ll really just depend on yo kinda vibe

[@Grievous_]

Who tf cares anout that Miami life, he needs to focus on winning a chip not partying at night like Harden

[@beau_sauce_god2676]

Even though the Heat just went to the finals?

[@dandychiggins6802]

Why do grown men use acronyms like teenage girls?

[@ariel3423]

As a heat fan, yes I'm disappointed because of the expectation of Lillard coming to play for us but he's such a great guy and player and honestly him and Giannis is a deadly and exciting combo, so I'm excited.

[@maxpavlic4080]

Heat will beat them in 5 anyways 🥱😂

[@ariel3423]

@@maxpavlic4080 I sure hope so! But it’s almost guaranteed that this duo is gonna be awesome to watch

[@gregbors8364]

@@maxpavlic4080I feel you. When you whiffed on Dame, hope is all you got left 😅

[@qp7888]

@@maxpavlic4080with who? Emo Jimmy

[@lyndaaugustin6326]

​@@maxpavlic4080 That's how am feeling. Smh Heat in 6. 😂

[@Lil_warner]

I'm just Happy he's on a legit title contending team he deserves this he was loyal way longer than any player in this current Era 💯

[@B3dT1me]

Besides Curry**

[@Lil_warner]

@@B3dT1me his past team success is why I dont count him

[@kdcdjms33]

Love Damian Lillard. Happy to see him on a good team. This interview really shows how real he is

[@gregorybrown2843]

It's About Dame Time ⏲️.... I'm a Lakers fan but I'm jealous of the Bucks happy for Damion Happy for Gannis n the Bucks this season is going to be like no other ..I thought the Nets with KD Kyrie n Harden was the move of the decade but this move is like a polar shift ...I'm excited for the season Bucks Sun's Warriors Celtics Denver Lakers it's up this year I'd like to see Dame in the MVP conversation

[@Blood-zz2kt]

It’s not up this year the nuggets bucks or Celtics are winning lmao

[@xI2eLoaDeDx]

Dude pulled out the kitchen clock emoji lmao

[@isaksidenius7059]

Man if only my gramps was Alive to see this he used to talk about kareem and Oscars ring and how they had a great Bond. Now this the new combo, cant wait for this upcoming season!

[@manx306]

Hard day to be a blazers fan but I'm really rooting for Dame in Milwaukee

[@desmondkaczynski8190]

We’ll take good care of him

[@songthao6461]

You'll love Scoot my friend. Just bought his jersey n put Dame's in the closet

[@vizualwarrior129]

Bro y’all got a young team basically w a lot of potential and basically rebuilding. Y’all got a good future ahead of y’all. Y’all be Ight.

[@maxjaeger40]

We are rooting for the Blazers too. When we win so will you.

[@supabadd1233]

Y’all gonna see. Dame spoiled us every day by being open, honest and real. He’s inspiring and motivating. I can’t wait for him to win a chip💯 I’m definitely buying a Milwaukee Dame jersey. Let’s Go Bucks! And always Let’s Go Blazers! Rip City All Day!

[@maxjaeger40]

As a Wisconsinite I am very impressed with the Blazers fans. Respect to you all and we will do right by you.

[@Tonenokea]

It’s crazy cause I use to tell people these two should team up. This should be a great basketball year.

[@DRMZ37]

Dame in a Bucks uniform is definitely different but it's a good fit for him 🔥🔥

[@alexdrakeus1772]

Bucks jersey is hideous

[@vizualwarrior129]

@@alexdrakeus1772it’s okay to have a wrong opinion 👍

[@damarkomoore5236]

@@alexdrakeus1772it’s not hideous just mid imo

[@alexdrakeus1772]

@@vizualwarrior129 Opinions can't be wrong. That's why their called "opinions."

[@slash2freeze]

I'm a Lakers fan, but I'm happy for Dame. I wish him success.

[@bradmartland5723]

Imagine Giannis does a Steph with KD and hands him the team the offense ran through Dame and having Brook Khris and Giannis supporting him would be lethal

[@Masoch1st]

Kd was never handed the offense, so not a good example. But yes much of the buck's offense will run through the Damian Lillard pick and roll.

[@daanishgupta]

Steph ran the offence and was the target of every defence. KD ate from it. Giannis and Dame are opposite players and compliment each other perfectly. They won't need a Steph to set them up.

[@zizzyg864]

Hold on, you think the offense ran through KD?!!!!! LMAOOO

[@damarkomoore5236]

Gsw never ran the offense thru kd lmao, curry was always the engine

[@cwebed-stuy9951]

Bucks not repeating like KD Warriors

[@elalquimista573]

Such a Class A dude. He deserve to be happy. I'm a Heat fan and it sucks we couldn't get him but I'm happy for him nevertheless. The Bucks are going to be even more scary this coming season.

[@badbasic]

Great to see him giving a nod to Jrue, really classy and nothing short of what I have come to expect from him as a Blazer fan all these years. Good luck Dame, give em hell, we are proud of you❤

[@robinshaul4069]

We don't care about dame,he is not lebron James

[@platt0701]

We Portland fans will miss Dame so much, such a great human being and great player. Were all rooting for you to get the chip in Milwaukie, you deserve it so much!

[@PatrickJRoland]

19:57 such a respectful way to respond to this question. Class act

[@Pack52022]

I would have never guessed my biggest current day NBA dream duo was actually going to happen a few years ago. Surprisingly the bucks white jersey looks pretty good on him though

[@BrettMachu]

My face hurts from grinning the whole time. LOVE YOU DAME!

[@SICCWIDIT]

Get off your knees

[@B_fryguy]

He looks so good in that uniform 😎 I’ve been a Bucks fan for a while and I’ll say I’m more excited for this year than ever!

[@jonaldjager]

This move really is giving Big O and Kareem energy. This feels special. Excited to see this Bucks team get to work

[@SoulSearcherr]

Why does the jersey actually fit him better then I thought it would 😂😂

[@robinshaul4069]

How about the legs😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@OPGrimmz]

We will miss you dame , this feels almost as bad as when b Roy retired lol but you deserve this chance .

[@zackrakotoarivony9916]

This is the first interview that i watch from end to end ! As it's been said in the comments, he's really well spoken (well he's a rapper 😜) He deserves to play with a player like Giannis and honestly hope he can get a chip during his time there ! Still believing in the warriors but Dame! Would be great for him to get a ring !

[@mlrd2687]

Rappers are not known as good speakers. Of course, from the perspective of educated people. 😉

[@epyon7773]

This dude is so god damn solid man. Not only talent wise, but it’s been a long time since we’ve seen a fit like this on the court and character wise. This is about to be special.

[@Fidel_Cashflo414]

Lillard to Antetokoumpo definitely rings a bell. 💯🤙🏽 Welcome aboard Dame Dolla, welcome to Milwaukee and LET'S GO get these TROPHIES/RINGS. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@RobertDalton87]

Dame is the best… I’m going to miss him on and off the court in Portland 😢. Good Luck and I will always be a Dame fan. I hope you get a ring.

[@maxjaeger40]

When we when you will too! Blazers fans can consider the Bucks team theirs as well and we won't say that about anyone else.

[@jareddickerson5127]

Hell of an upgrade from Drew Bledsoe

[@bakpakval]

Eric *

[@jareddickerson5127]

@@bakpakval *whoosh* thats the sound of the joke going right over your head

[@songthao6461]

Ouch. That hurt. Huge Blazers fan n I know all my Blazers. Even Bledsoe

[@1D.JFanMma]

A bucks fan since 2016, watched every playoff and almost all the games. Live in Sweden have to wake up 2-3 o clock at night/morning. Can’t tell me how happy I am seeing Dame officially a BUCK 🦌 😢

[@mikeclaps]

w nba fan

[@JonahhhTV]

As a bucks fan, I'm so happy. Hoping we get another chip this season.

[@Rafsmokedyou]

I am a heat fan but the fact that dame actually gets a chance to win a ring makes me so happy ❤

[@FlashThundarr]

So freaking pumped for this season. Gonna be some fun 🔥

[@Spider-Verse.23]

I want to see them win. They deserve a great team.

[@BESTDIMER]

OMG I LOVE DAMIEN IM SO HAPPY FOR HIM

[@thicccorgi6187]

I think Ive seen Dame smile more in the past few days than I have in his entire career!

[@xanderdom]

This is so good for basketball bro, I can't wait to watch this play out. Praying for no injuries, this is gonna be special 🙏🏽

[@mlc7million]

It’s an exciting time to be a Bucks fan, so many years after Kareem, we had great teams, the Moncreif, Marques J., Lanier teams, and the Ray Allen, Big Dog, Cassell teams knocked at the door but seem to be a player or play short. We finally got one with Giannis, But to be honest, I felt like those teams could’ve won 1 or 2 more, with this new team, Barring no injuries, I feel the same about this Giannis and Dame team. It’s funny, I feel like Dame has that Milltown hooper swagger, confident, plays hard, and plays to win. Welcome! Let’s get it!😊

[@CurtachiDKidd]

The league is in such a good place now man, so many genuinely great teams to watch the lakers, bucks, celtics, sixers, suns, nuggets, grizzlies, I can’t remember a time when there was this much balance in the league

[@pratley6026]

I would take out the sixers from this list. Also don’t forget about the warriors

[@anthonyboyle5203]

Don’t sleep on the wolves for good games Fun team to watch

[@1hunchoscrilla]

*Mavericks

[@pratley6026]

@@1hunchoscrilla I think Mavs might be good (42 to 45 win team) but not great/elite. Who knows I’m hoping they will be a great team

[@jeanmarierochester5022]

So well spoken, so humble. All the best to you, Damian❤

[@WillThomas-hs3oj]

I'm happy for him foreal, he's played at the highest level an stuck with the blazers, when eveyone else has switched teams, and he finally has a real chance at getting to/ winning a champ.i think him, Giannis, and the rest of the team, will be a scary lineup, this year

[@ZMSportsnShorts]

We love you Dame and we'll look forward to your return to Rip City

[@rileymcphee9429]

There were so many teams Dame could've been traded to that would've permanently soured the Blazers for me. Pacers, Jazz, Raptors, Knicks, Rockets; Milwaukee was definitely not one of them. Glad Portland found a deal that was good for them AND Dame. 👏

[@alexdrakeus1772]

Cringe

[@rileymcphee9429]

@@alexdrakeus1772 cringe how?

[@JohnC.813]

Portland definitely did a hell of a job with the trade. A+

[@jsteezy80]

@@rileymcphee9429 He don't know. Probably just read one or two comments and trying to hate for likes but this aint it. Both Blazers and Buck fans are almost united and as much as I hate to admit it he looks clean af in a Bucks jersey. With Giannis my second fave player I cannot think of a team I'd be more happy to see him play for

[@darksportstv9555]

He sure looks happy to be there to me

[@hdeodh]

Buck adding Dame and keeping their roster intact was huge.... High expectations for this team

[@Bascodetail]

we are currently witnessing the greatest moment in basketball history that will be talked about forever. dame & giannis gonna get the chip and go down as the greatest duo in history.

[@dimitribernardo7270]

Dame Dollar 💵 lets gooooo boy we love you out here in Africa help my Bucks

[@lawwww]

This season about to be inSANE!!

[@BrandonLemon375]

Stoked to have you Dame! Way to go Milwaukee showing up to greet Dame. Way to make an impression👏

[@capela094]

This hurts so much watching dame in a bucks jersey and not into a heat one, wish him all the luck in the world, great player great guy

[@siimsakib]

all my life I have been a die hard LBJ fan. but this move is truly great. Giannis and Dame together will be exciting to see.

[@duffman1876]

Let's get it done Dame!! This new Super Team?? No excuses 😎🍻🍺

[@KENFRZR]

The bucks jersey fits him so well he was made for it fr

[@mr2Sly77]

Dame going to drop 60 on his debut & GA is going to have a field day 💪🏽

[@Mookie908]

He’s going 28 8

[@joshuasutton983]

He don’t need to drop 60 with the Bucks, but if it happens it happens.

[@robinshaul4069]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@trackspeed1]

I remember that summer of 2012 when Dame was entering the draft out of Weber State, he had alot of press and attention because he was not a one and done. Cant believe itd been 11 years since watching his pre draft video

[@easyduzit9200]

man its never been better to be a bucks fan...went through a lot of tough years but to see Dame here is crazy

[@maxjaeger40]

We really out here now buddy.

[@W3lle]

Hmm in no way is Dame gonna be like Holiday on defense, but I really think that for the first time he doesn’t have to do 100% of the offense, he’s still going to be a good defender.