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?If they do not win this year, I would be very shocked,? said an NBA legend, Kevin Garnett, who shared the same view with many people as Damian Lillard goes to play for the Milwaukee Bucks. In this case, Lillard represents a massive leap forward in a team?s journey towards finally winning, which had always finished as a runner-up in their history.

As the new season looms on the horizon, the NBA world is curious to find out whether the arrival of such a powerful player can bring some changes for the Bucks.

A Game-Changing Arrival

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There is an earthquake in the fortune of Milwaukee, in the form of Damian Lillard. Following his many years with the Portland Trail Blazers and being the face of the team, Lillard is now in a different landscape but the expectation remains not just about performance but winning.

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Kevin Garnett knows how to handle the weight of a franchise, and transitioning to a winning team is something he can relate to. Lillard is excited to embark on a new journey full of challenges and opportunities.

 

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Garnett said, “I think the Milwaukee situation is it’s the most read to win now, If they don’t win this year, I would be very shocked really. You’ve been in that situation where you’re coming from a place where you lived your whole life, you were the star, and now you’re coming into a different team ready to win.”

Garnett shares his own experiences: “I carried a heavy part of the duties at night while we were in Minnesota. As I arrived in Boston, I found my mates Ray Allen and Paul Pierce comforting me, since we were all partners.” Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard might feel something similar.

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Fans and experts salivate at the mere prospect of pairing Lillard and Antetokounmpo in one team. Garnett agreed with this observation; he said, ?If you were creating a team for NBA Jam, these 2 would be first picks best players, great together.?

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The Question of Chemistry

But, as Garnett muses, the crucial question remains: Will this partnership make it on the court? Lillard and Antetokounmpo are very talented individuals, but success in the NBA largely depends on the chemistry of a team?s entire roster. Garnet remains optimistic about this, he notes, ?I think this will work out on the court. There may be a few times when Giannis will have to put his foot up in high gear, but he has done it before.”

The Bucks do not rely solely on individual prowess, but on the ability of their stars to work together as a team, showing trust and synergy toward the achievement of the championships. Fans are looking forward to seeing the revived Milwaukee Bucks team with Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo onboard, coveting the much-desired NBA title.

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Before the 2024 season, Milwaukee and the whole basketball world are waiting with bated breath to see if the gamble will be worth it. If Kevin Garnett?s words are accurate, then we may see a story of victory and transformation in a starving city that has not had an opportunity for an NBA title for more than two decades.