Just Days Before the Bucks Trade, Damian Lillard Reveals Shocking 3-Word Text From 26YO Raptors Star That Nearly Turned His Life?Upside-Down

The least exciting part of the NBA season is officially over, culminating with Damian Lillard finally being traded. The lingering Dame trade drama finally concluded. Lillard is now finally traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal involving the Phoenix Suns. While most people expected him to go to the South Beach, the Toronto Raptors were also on the forefront of the Dame sweepstakes.

However, the 7x All-Star recently divulged the simple 3-word text from 26YO Raptors star that was enough to shake him up days before the Milwaukee deal was finalized.

OG Anunoby pulls a hilarious prank on Damian Lillard

Before being eventually traded to the Bucks, Damian Lillard had been stuck in limbo for nearly 3 months after demanding a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. The demand for the trade came on the heels of a disagreement with the Trail Blazers’ GM Joe Cronin regarding the trade. While Dame gave Cronin a list of teams he wanted to be traded to, the Blazers’ GM flat-out disagreed to adhere to his demands.

Dame and his agent Aaron Goodwin went on record, saying he would only play for the Miami Heat. However, the potential to acquire a 7-time All-Star attracted various suitors, with the Toronto Raptors being the front-runner in the past week.?During a recent sit-down with Chris Hayes on Bucks Media Day, Dame Time recalled a hilarious prank pulled by Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby. He revealed that he received an unexpected text message from Anunoby reading ?Welcome to Toronto?. The text had the Oakland native panicking since he only really wanted to play for the Heats.

However, it turns out the stoic, and deadpan Anunoby can pull off jokes really well. To add on, OG did not pick up the phone when a distressed Dame called for the first time. However, he eventually heard back from the 26YO forward, who could not help but burst out laughing. Dame said, “He was laughing, and I was like OK. It just caught me off guard. It can happen like that.”

Dame might have a shot at his first NBA chip

Although Dame did not get his wish to play alongside Jimmy Butler, many will agree that he got an even better deal. Combining forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian’s wish to win the elusive Larry O’Brien trophy could be a possibility this season. Dame DOLLA’s skills perfectly complement that of Giannis, making them one of the most lethal tandems in recent memory. Not only do the Bucks benefit from Dame’s offensive prowess, but they also profit from his invaluable intangibles.

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What are your thoughts on the blockbuster trade of Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks? Do you think this will be the year Dame finally gets his wish to add a title to his resume? Let us know in the comments!

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