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Giannis is thrilled with Lillard: He’s the little version of me
The dissatisfied Damian Lillard teamed up with Giannis Antetokounmpo at Milwaukee Bucks this offseason to pursue the coveted NBA Championship trophy.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, widely regarded as the best basketball player of the Milwaukee Bucks, recently shared his thoughts on playing alongside Damian Lillard. In a preseason game where the Lakers were defeated by the Bucks, despite the absence of Lebron James from the lineup, Giannis and Lillard delivered an impressive performance, scoring 30 points in just 37 minutes on the hardwood.
Giannis revealed that he is thrilled to play with Lillard, whose skills and talent he admires. He also expressed his excitement about forming a partnership with him on the court. Giannis’s comments have generated much interest among the Bucks’ fans, who eagerly anticipate the upcoming season.
“He’s a great guy. Works extremely hard. Work on this craft. Wants to win. Extremely hungry. It does what it takes to win. I’m happy that it’s a guy that you know I lace up my shoe, and I go and play with. But at the end of the day, he’s so quiet he doesn’t say much because I feel like he’s a little version of me. In a guard version,” said the 7ft forward.
The Milwaukee Bucks’ dynamic duo played their first game together against the Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. The Bucks won with a score of 108-97, which upset the Lakers. Dame and Giannis combined for 30 points in just 37 minutes on the court, dominating the paint with their offensive prowess. After the game, the two-time MVP praised Dame’s impressive qualities off the court, adding significant value to the team.
Lillard performed offensively and defensively brilliantly, managing 14 points, two rebounds, and three assists in just 22 minutes. Antetokounmpo was his usual dominating self, scoring 16 points in just 15 minutes with a shooting percentage of 7-for-10.
Although their chemistry looked promising in their first game, they need to fine-tune their synergy as the season progresses to maximize their potential as a team. Nonetheless, their debut game was just a glimpse of what the regular season has in store.
The new NBA season begins on October 24.