The biggest ‘blockbuster’ trade of this off-season is not bringing in blockbuster results. The Milwaukee Bucks shocked the world when they traded Jrue Holiday to bring in Damian Lillard from Portland Trail Blazers. They hoped that by doing so, they would be able to create their own Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dame, and Khris Middleton.
However, things are not going according to their plans. The Bucks faced the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday having won two of their three games from this regular season. While they were looking for a victory, things ended horribly for them. Milwaukee failed to take a lead in the game and had to settle for a disappointing 111-130 loss.
Fans are not happy with Damian Lillard
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When Lillard joined the Bucks, he made high promises of helping the team. While he was able to fulfill his promise in previous games, last night, however, he failed miserably. The guard scored just 15 points with six assists with two rebounds. Giannis also performed in a similar fashion, putting up 16 points with four rebounds. Naturally, fans were not happy with Dame’s performance and took to X to voice their thoughts.
Damian Lillard surviving off free throws now? pic.twitter.com/XDSISyaWfd
— Ronat25🏀🎥🕹️ (@Lisk205) November 2, 2023
Derrick white > Damian Lillard pic.twitter.com/V78fZNKMB1
— … (@JaysGotNext) November 2, 2023
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Some fans questioned the superstar power of the duo.
Damian lillard and giannis rlly aren’t this superstar duo pic.twitter.com/GcjGwVMc5y
— 𝓂𝒶𝓀𝒶𝓎𝓁𝒶🩷🦋 (@StroudROTY) November 1, 2023
Jrue Holiday has a good time in Boston
On the other hand, as the Celtics faced off against the Indiana Pacers, former Bucks guard, Jrue Holiday played exceptionally well. In the 25 minutes that he was on the hardwood, he scored 15 points with seven rebounds and four assists. The team, as a whole, also performed well, ensuring that they were able to put up 155 against the Pacers’ 104.
Watching this, fans couldn’t help but wonder if Milwaukee made the wrong choice in trading Holiday. The 33-year-old has been playing consistently in all the games for the Celtics this season and is proving himself to be an integral part of the team. Some of the reactions of the fans were,
Damian Lillard isn’t better than Jrue Holiday💀
— ☢️PROPAIN ADDICT☢️ (@JJHeavvy) November 2, 2023
These users already seemed to have had an inkling that this would happen!
When the Bucks traded for Dame I said they’ll regret trading Jrue Holiday away especially to the Celtics and boy was I right https://t.co/3Gr9KgPASc
— GreatManGeorge☘️🥊 (@GreatManGeorge) November 2, 2023
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Are the Milwaukee Bucks worse with Damian Lillard than with Jrue Holiday? I guess I was the only one who understood defense was important #NBA pic.twitter.com/Br4QRmVqbZ
— Vincent Pensabene (@TalkVinTalk) November 2, 2023
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With such an embarrassing loss, do you think the Bucks made the wrong choice and fumbled the bag? Let us know your thoughts.
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