The NBA community this offseason has seen big moves and signings. Rivals joining forces, old loyalties ending and more. But one question that is still unanswered: what will happen to Damian Lillard? While the All-Star point guard has finally departed from the Portland Trail Blazers camp, there are still a few who are loyal to their team.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks and won a championship with the team. Recently, he reacted to a post where he was paired with Stephen Curry that highlighted one common thing between the two.
Giannis Antetokounmpo cherishes his moment with Stephen Curry
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It is rare to see players willing to play their entire careers with one team now. Lucrative contracts, winning more championships, and other things end up playing a role in a player?s loyalty to a franchise.
Damian Lillard was one player who many had thought would end his career with the Blazers. But after 11 seasons with the team, he finally requested a trade to the Miami Heat.
While the NBA world is anticipating the move, Antetokoumnpo could not help but be proud of his loyalty to the Milwaukee Bucks. He shared a picture of him along with Golden State Warriors star, Stephen Curry.
The picture of the two is from the 2019 NBA All-Star game. ?The last two remaining loyal players in the league,” the caption reads. “They don?t make ?em like this anymore.?
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) July 12, 2023
The Greek Freak shared this post on his official Twitter account with the ?praying hands? emoji along with it, appreciating his loyalty being recognized.
Is Damian Lillard in the wrong?
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Loyalty toward a franchise is quite rare these days. But is it fair to say that Damian Lillard threw loyalty out of the window?
Since the start, Damian Lillard had been adamant about bringing a championship to Portland. The 6?2 point guard turned into one of the most lethal long-range shooters and led his team to the playoffs constantly.
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However, the team?s front office was never able to pair him with another star that could help him on the floor. So, is Lillard in the wrong for wanting to play for a contending team? Well, only time will tell.