Damian Lillard reveals how the Bucks trade happened, Doc Rivers, loyalty & MORE! | NBA on ESPN

I sat down for an exclusive interview with the Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard.
0:00 Dame’s favorite iconic shots
1:00 The shot against OKC
2:00 The one word to describe his time with the Portland Trail Blazers
7:00 Time to reflect on the decision
11:15 Reflecting on life then and now
14:00 Loyalty being so important
15:30 Watching the NBA Draft?
17:15 The Bucks being the RIGHT fit
19:30 Doc Rivers arriving in “the pressure cooker”
22:00 Defense wins championships
25:00 A championship on the horizon?
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[@KapkanisBae]

This brother has been hurting, you can tell by the look in his eyes. Divorce and having kids while getting separated is no joke and still have to preform at the high level. Respect!

[@CHAMPSIDE]

Dame thank you bro for shouting us out, you didn’t have to do that it just shows how real you are. Keep shining bro, much love! 🫡 🤝🏽

[@FailedNBAComissioner]

Yawn, is it over yet? Typical NBA diva talk. Adam Silvers National Brats of America, NBA.

[@lancelotthanksalot7777]

@@FailedNBAComissioneris your bad attitude over yet?

[@seximexi5820]

@@FailedNBAComissioner Says the one being a brat. Moron.

[@cleathercobbin6230]

@@FailedNBAComissioner🤡

[@cleathercobbin6230]

@@FailedNBAComissioner🤡

[@johndoe0022]

Hall of Fame player without a doubt.. I hope he gets a championship ring

[@Hflphon]

he will.

[@Casteeyo...]

He gets 1 this season ... without a doubt

[@BUCKS12]

@@mordecaidrakejust like Steph curry and James harden as well as Chris Paul and many more

[@Energyclan1]

@@BUCKS12Chris Paul is kinda good on defense ngl.

[@yomomma9859]

I understand he’s a fan favorite, but everyone has to understand he only made it to the conference finals once and got swept, also getting swept in the first round doesn’t help his case at all. He’s just a good player on a bad team when he was in Portland

[@msmitty709]

He genuinely gives the most honest heartfelt answers compared to any other NBA player that I've seen. I'm a bucks fan and hadn't noticed it before, but I am genuinely impressed every time I watch one of his interviews This man deserves a championship. Cuz without saying that I would love to see him get one with us, But man it would be special and would have been special if you were able to get one with Portland. He doesn't get enough credit for his loyalty and being outside of the modern NBA temperament / mold. Wish nothing but the best for him

[@harmo2502]

Also a Bucks fan here & noticed something similar. He always has such a presence when he speaks and his words all feel like they carry so much weight.

[@persephone9360]

glad some of you guys realize this stuff

[@PatrickEarlPPerez]

Great character. it's obviously why Giannis and the Bucks got him, his work ethic and humility.

[@isaiahmaes509]

Portland Oregon will always have love for DAME and the things he has contributed to the community on & off the court. Salute to a real one 💯

[@augustinechoi9868]

Lol @ a real one. Agreeing to be traded to an already contending team goes against all that shit he was preaching against over the last years...NO. He did the same weak ass move that will haunt KD. He preached against joining an already stacked team and ended up joining one. He is no different from KD. Dame sold himself out and he did it publicly. SMH. Some are too stupid to really see what he actually did. This cat fronted big time posing to be real. Suckers, wake up!

[@Chapa-pa-pa]

I don't know any basketball fan who doesn't want to see Dame Time win a championship. This man cannot go out like CP3 and Westbrook.

[@mordecaidrake]

Why not? as much as i dislike them and like dame....they are both better than dame as players and in career achievements .. those two actually played defense.. at least he hasn't bounced all over the league yet🤷

[@Cell9074]

the world wants to see this man with Larry OB just one time 😩

[@keepmeoutofyourdreams]

Westbrook and cp3 are great on their own, their skillset don't align much less compare lillard's talents. He isn't the best at anything till he works hard for it, defense is not everything when there are five players in a team, good offense is in itself the best defence!! Three rings is what he has in his resume, only obstacle is himself now that he is in the bucks!! Hope he does!!

[@GiannisDameTime]

@@mordecaidrakeRuss got sent home by Dame man.

[@kaysheye7784]

you didn't need to hate on CP3 and Westbrook man

[@iaskquestions]

the transparency of this interview is awesome and Malika you know how to set that atmosphere of comfort, he was very open and wanted us to hear his story 👍

[@liulbitew14]

Nah what? She always violates players you clearly don’t know what a comfortable atmosphere is watch podcasts of players and you’ll see it I’m surprised dame didn’t get me-too-Ed or cancelled

[@Brloder]

@@liulbitew14 that’s cause their amongst guys they relate to. And KNOW. That’s why they’re comfortable. It’s not unusual for guys to be unsettled or awkward around females.. dame genuinely looked comfortable here ..dramatic.

[@lucariemersma2494]

Bot

[@Iamrich95_]

I will never forgot watching that game the most cold blooded shot I ever seen

[@alectateformayor5129]

Ya the hardest shot in NBA history

[@pdxaviation]

@@alectateformayor5129Not that hard for a pro…

[@Its_L0cal]

i love him man, he's so real and down to earth

[@pedroscholes]

Dame is so Eloquent. I love the Men as a Suns fans. How he reflect on everything. I can listen to Him all day talk. All the best Dame.

[@YeetOf78bg]

You love men?

[@lukadukathegreat5646]

Milwaukee is the best place for Dame to go to. Dame and Giannis are truly from the same cloth.. TRUE ALPHA'S...I hope they get a couple of championships in Milwaukee!!

[@irmasil3]

We have 30 games to get Dame to an emotional and physical state to give us consistency of Dame Time in the POs...Defence will be sorted, hell it already has. Hopefully, we get to a point where we can win THIS year. The ball needs to be shared between Dame and Giannis. The other should be just catch and shoot or PnR guys and DEFEND. Especially Kris needs to GIVE UP THE BALL completely, OR come from the bench to play PG. When we share the ball too much, no one is getting into rhythm. Dame and Giannis running the offence and the others helping is the way forward and I hope Doc sees that and limits Kris' time with the ball.

[@dragonxx444]

Kris would be a terrible pick as a PG. He gets traped very easily since his handle is the greatest. Cam Payne is passable for now. ​@@irmasil3

[@krisanthsivakumar2125]

⁠@@irmasil3😢

[@chasejohnson5092]

Get that corny ass alpha shit outta here

[@CoachRJ334]

I wish you didnt go to the Bucks because you are their scapegoat and blame guy ...Buck fans are so ungrateful and stuck up Giannis rear end that all they see is Giannis and he does no wrong ...

[@blazersfan12345]

the segments where dame talking bout por and everything got me in my feels man 🥹

[@BC-go5yl]

Welcome back to Portland #DamianLillard We love you on, and off of the court forever! ❤💯⌚️

[@kay9334]

What an amazing interview. Intelligent questions and fascinating answers. i highly recommend the whole segment. It's fun.

[@ZephyrRetro]

Great interview from Dame. One of the most genuine players you’ll find in this league.

[@poorsonwelles]

Wow I came here wanting to watch a minute or two but I could not stop watching this. There's something so mesmerizing about Dame's thoughtful way of talking about his life

[@ebonywagner1682]

I love Dame there's his authentic

[@appearnowappearlater]

Dame’s one of those guys that’s just hard not to root for. He’s one of the more insightful cats in the league…he knows what he is and he just wants to win. Dame talks boxing all the time - he doesn’t have to be the hoops version of Pernell Whitaker defensively, but you know he wants to get better and better.

[@Clyde92]

Great player. Great person. Go get your ring, Dame!

[@djnkosi]

Great interview, Malika! Dame is the best! Can't wait for tonight's game... 🏀🍿🙌🏽

[@user-on8lg2mu7t]

One of the greatest who ever hooped, literally

[@grownboyy4741]

mans went into great detail about when and why a certain game winner was his favorite .. “yea but the OKC shot tho” 😭

[@kristiek2142]

Literally watching this entire interview..Such a humble person..I hope they get the championship 🏆 this year...

[@aaronguldan1802]

Great interview

[@Rimab23]

Masterful interview, Malika!! ❤

[@NusoWorld]

He carry’s himself like a champion, he deserves one.

[@JakesPure]

God bless Damian Lillard man , words don’t do its justice. A true leader on & off the court, it’s Dame Time! ⌚️🖤❤💚

[@tyronesingleton8710]

Great Interview.

[@nanaowusufordjour1439]

AWESOME INTERVIEW 👏🏿💯

[@Casteeyo...]

She's hot

[@juliecantina8479]

Great interview! Malika asked very interesting and well thought out questions, and Dame was speaking beyond the surface and with a lot of intelligence and genuine emotion. It's also extremely enjoyable to listen to a great conversation without profanity! Hopefully he finds tremendous success with the Bucks.

[@WisconsinSports1]

Damian Lillard even before he was a Buck he was my favorite non Buck

[@saughs]

Same!

[@kay9334]

Big game tonight. Excited. Stoked. Ready.

[@santiago77920]

Great interview Malika!

[@onemuscle36]

Thank you very much🎉

[@juliea8940]

Great questions

[@andresaguilar5626]

As a Heat fan, it sucks that we didn’t get Dame, i still hope at some point he plays for us even if it’s just for one season, i think he’s a perfect representation of a Heat player. And although it would suck seeing him win a chip with Milwaukee and not us, i hope he does get a championship at some point because i do love him and Giannis as players and people. Bucks are probably the only other team in the league I’d accept winning it all, as long as it’s not Boston, I’m okay with them winning it all if it’s not the Heat

[@TheParrot1000]

Lol he ain't Heat type of player. Fuck is you talking bout lil homie.

[@experiment8230]

Portland will always love Dame, glad he's out there getting what he deserves

[@kb101ist]

i got my issues with this lady but that was very good interview malika, really insightful you asked him good question but yu were mindful of how felt and you didnt push him too far. big props to you here there . as for dame what a dude man i really hope it wordks out for him, in life we dont really get what we deserve we just get what we're given but i do hope you get what you deserve cause what you deserve is championship big dawg. Giannis is player i got a lot of love for but he needs to buy into operating as more of a screener and roller and the ball needs to be dames hands more often and i promose you they will be unstoppable

[@tomw.4255]

Dame is my hero, man... Nuff said.

[@TizOnly1]

I can't lie.. the editing on this interview is crazy

[@empiremanagement5410]

Awesome. Thank you, Dame. Portland forever.

[@zahradia9554]

We love you damian lillard ❤

[@seahawkblazing9253]

Portland loves you dame! Oregon loves you dame! My family loves you and we have watched you for years! Your my favorite athlete of all time in any sport. Your my goat every day of the week!

[@blazersfan12345]

on some real stuff here, how can u possibly hate on dame? dame always displays his genuine and authentic self. before he speaks, you can tell dame is trying to be thoughtful in everything he says. if youve watched and followed dame not just on the court but off the court then you’d be able to tell just how good of a person dame is, and not just as a basketball player. i do not idolize or romanticize celebrities or anybody for that matter but dame truly is a role model regardless of if the cameras are on or not

[@jacobsmith5494]

How can anyone hate this guy? Most real dude out there!

[@ellapieka6564]

Feel blessed he came to my Bucks, and I hope he gets a ring or two with us!!

[@firebutta1636]

True gentleman of the game.

[@Juan_nicolas4]

The thunder wave still iconic and cold 😤 Dame is HIM

[@jameshatton781]

Portland will ALWAYS love you Lillard..💯💯💯

[@sergiola310]

Amazing player. Loyal. Top 75. I hope u get a ring.

[@kristinepodeszwa9555]

My favourite current nba player! Dame 🕰️ 💥 😎

[@achimwitcoustic9585]

Great interview by Malika❤

[@goat964]

Love listening to dame

[@madanlama1058]

Always my best player where ever you go and do

[@oregonizesavage1586]

Going to this Game tonight Dame should go for 80 tonight lol True Portland Legend

[@user-pr3iy2ry4r]

Really honest and sincere!!! Kinda fits the narrative here in Milwaukee!! Totally wish holiday was also here but it’s the game and lol it’s a game!! But I feel Milwaukee old school not so much the younger generation but we have a heart and soul for our city!!

[@rkom3s]

Nice guy, great interview. Loved how he spoke about what Portland means to him. Hated his answer to being better defensively he made (he passed the buck).

[@yaxa0601]

Dame!!!!!!

[@alfarouqaminufor3892]

My wife and I will be at the game tonight!!!! Can’t wait, even the parking is sold out. Going to be crazy

[@jhonnyjoseph892]

I wish you all the best Damian Lillard, good luck buddy I believe you can win a championship with Jonas and Christ I'm wishing you guys good luck is going to happen!!

[@K9-Z3RO]

I know his not having his best season but I'm still a huge fan dude deserves a ring

[@nanaowusufordjour1439]

RealTalk!💯

[@melyndarivera5056]

Love you dame we gonna get one 🦌 🦌 🦌 FEAR THAT!!!!!🏆🏆🏆

[@stephaniewood1547]

I believe in the Milwaukee Bucks!! 🦌🏀🏆 Now go bring that finals trophy home!! Great interview! 🎉❤

[@totophandhamaly9944]

I’m gonna say it now. We will witness Dame time tonight but on the receiving end 😂Love you DOLLA

[@londonstackhouse4145]

Dame time ⌚🏀🏀🏀

[@nanaowusufordjour1439]

Malika Andrews.. GREAT JOB 🤩

[@kingdongo4388]

W interview

[@anastasiospapandreou147]

A really nice personality.

[@Casteeyo...]

Great rapper as well

[@hermanenterprise5090]

This man deserves a ring

[@leijvones]

DAME!

[@nanaowusufordjour1439]

GENIUNE DUDE 🤩

[@rolandeskye9330]

Dame is him. And I’m all in. We’re gonna get there, Creqm City. #FearTheDeer

[@garymonaghan7196]

We sure as heck miss this fella the greatest blazer of all time we hated seeing him go but we understand why kind of the same thing happened with Clyde Drexler the team just couldn’t get shit done well the owners I should say they couldn’t do it with Damian Lillard we will always be fans of his

[@choopoopoo]

why is Malika's mic so open compared to Damian's? There is so much air and feedback from the room. The volume level is off significantly on her mic, it's way louder...

[@jblopez19d]

What's people's problem with Malika here? People also judging her on her looks, come on brothers, be better!

[@michaelurbanek4421]

The hurt in his voice. I truly hope this works for him and he gets that ring! Otherwise it was all for nothing. I'm glad he is in Milwaukee but I so badly want him to get a ring.

[@ThaChildishOne]

Your weird bro. Hurt in his voice?

[@michaelurbanek4421]

@@ThaChildishOne First, it's *You're* Second, yes when he was talking about Portland he was getting emotional and you could hear it in his voice.

[@TaurusCurrie]

It’s crazy the criticism this team has received yet the winning percentage is .681, which is 4th best in the league. They will get things figured out and I expect them really start clicking after the all star break.

[@noelp.6391]

He will get his ring in Milwaukee if not this season..in the coming season should be.

[@bigchune6306]

my goat

[@MPTWE]

No cap I hope he get a ring to.

[@johnmontgomery9100]

Hall of Fame Dame. We miss you in Portland. Go get a ring with the Bucks.

[@X-NiNjAGhoStx]

As a die hard blazer fan Damian Lillard your the best player to wear a blazer uniform go win a ring in Milwaukee much love

[@Slayaway26]

Malika 💜

[@joejatcko]

As someone who lived in Portland the entire time Dame was there, I can say truthfully we didn't deserve him.

[@Weather_Nerd]

Love Dame, and though I am a Kings fan I been rooting for the Bucks since I first saw Giannis like 2016 so do work big guy go get your ring, hopefully lol. Celtics were always my east team growing up but I gotta root for Dame! Great interview thank you

[@guilhermelemes7490]

against the rockets to send them to next round after 14years is definitely the best one

[@EMPEROR_KING_SIDDY1]

CONSISTENCY BIRTHS LOYALTY......

[@thekaying]

you left 4 comments in all caps hating on Lillard of all people. Get a therapist

[@KatK707]

The greatest blazer ever #dametime

[@user-en7wq8yw1x]

Malika did a good job with this interview

[@Walmartwentbroke]

Don't forget to mention clubs board here

[@donfranchize520]

This is Giving Me Jimmy & Rachel Vibes 😂

[@cyrusfaridi6219]

Portland will always love you Dame!!!

[@barii6k]

We need 85 from dame tonight 🦌

[@zoro9840]

lol not even that I just want even 50

[@da11king]

Forget about defense, start shooting better. Great interview 👍🏾

[@Abijahtv]

Dame time my time

[@Now_To_Infinity]

Amen

[@kadoree5860]

“The people you grew up with, you can’t replace them with people you met.” Read that again!

[@Walmartwentbroke]

Im giving nba fans a new dame you can say things like this or that what's better vs worse i know my own expectations

[@Cell9074]

Gain a team focus, media is doing what they are paid to do. Criticism is welcome in Milwaukee. - Legendary mentality