Damian Lillard Returns to Portland: Hero’s Comeback or Just Another NBA Drama?
Return After the Drama
Milwaukee Bucks recently waived Damian Lillard (35) and then stretched the remaining millions of his contract to make room for signing free agent center Myles Turner. Lillard tore his Achilles tendon in late April during the fourth game of the first round playoffs against the Indiana Pacers and underwent surgery in early May. Despite having offers from title contenders, he chose to return home to Portland.
Portland Trail Blazers Legend
Lillard spent 11 seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. He was selected to the All-Star game seven times and made the All-NBA team the same number of times. Under his leadership, Portland made the playoffs eight times, including the Western Conference Finals in 2019. He is the club’s all-time leader in three-pointers made and second in assists.
What Does This Mean for Portland and the NBA?
Lillard’s return to Portland is a bombshell for the NBA scene. After Milwaukee waived him and cleared space for Myles Turner, Lillard is going back to where he is a legend and built his career. This is a story of loyalty, coming home, and big expectations. Will Portland be competitive again? Can Lillard bounce back from a serious Achilles injury and return to the top?
Serbian Players in the NBA Summer League
At the same time, two Serbian basketball players, Bogoljub Marković and Stefan Todorović, have been on the court in the last five NBA Summer League games. Marković had a notable performance for the Milwaukee Bucks, while Todorović scored seven points and grabbed four rebounds for Philadelphia. This shows that Serbian basketball still holds a place in the NBA world.
Conclusion
Damian Lillard is coming back to Portland in style. His loyalty and desire to return home after a tough injury and being waived by Milwaukee is a story that will be talked about for a long time. The Portland Trail Blazers get their hero back, and the NBA gets a fresh dose of drama and excitement. Will Lillard shine again and bring Portland back to the top? Only time will tell.
What do you think? Is this the right move for Lillard or is it time to say goodbye to the NBA? Drop a comment, let the fans and critics be heard — maybe your words will spark the next NBA revolution!
