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Damian Lillard has officially said goodbye to the Portland Trail Blazers.
After years of questions, speculation, and rumors, Lillard has moved on to the Milwaukee Bucks.
His departure from the Blazers wasn’t without its drama and upset feelings but Lillard still holds the team and city close to his heart.
Speaking with Chris Haynes on NBA TV, Lillard revealed that his affinity for Portland remains.
“Even today, I love Portland, I love the Trail Blazers organization. I don’t regret any of my time in the past couple of years. I loved going to work every day,” Lillard said.
My @NBATV sitdown with Milwaukee Bucks new star guard @Dame_Lillard: “I’m supposed to be here and I’m excited for what’s to come.” pic.twitter.com/AsMzbZ8UDe
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) October 2, 2023
This is the sort of response that people expected from Lillard.
Throughout the entirety of his career, his love of Portland could never be questioned.
Through thick and thin, he remained loyal to the team and consistently said he believed in them.
There just came a point when his desire to win a championship became bigger than his desire to stay in Portland.
In terms of NBA trades, his move from the Blazers went about as well as it could go.
Lillard didn’t end up with the Miami Heat like he wanted but all sides of the trade seemingly walked away happy and Lillard re-committed his love for the city and the organization.
Even though Portland fans are very hurt to see him go, it sounds like they are going to still wish him the best in the years ahead.
There have been much messier breakups throughout NBA history.
The current drama between James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers is a prime example of that.
Lillard is ready for the next chapter of his NBA career but he is still very fond of the place where it all started.
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