?Takes Two to Get a Deal Done?: Damian Lillard?s Agent Aaron Goodwin Takes a Shot at Blazers, Appreciating Pat Riley and Heat?s Front Office

The Portland Trail Blazers put a dagger in the hearts of the Miami Heat fans as they traded Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard requested a trade in July and made it clear that he wanted to take his talents to South Beach to join forces with Jimmy Butler. After Dame?s stern request and the Miami Heat?s efforts to acquire the 7-time All-Star, the trade seemed imminent. Unfortunately, the Trail Blazers did not like Pat Riley?s offer and decided to look for a better trade package from other teams.

After the three-team deal involving Damian Lillard was finalized, the superstar?s agent, Aaron Goodwin took a shot at the Blazers for not following through on Dame?s request. He also had high praise for Pat Riley and the Miami Heat, keeping the doors open for future conversations.

Damian Lillard?s agent slams the Trail Blazers

After spending 11 seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard is heading to Milwaukee to join forces with The Greek Freak. Even though Dame has nothing but love for the city of Portland, his agent is not too happy with his client?s missed opportunity to join the Miami Heat. In an interview with the Miami Herald, Aaron Goodwin appreciated Pat Riley for his efforts while slamming the Blazers front office, ?They did everything they could to acquire Dame. It takes two to get a deal done. I appreciate all that Pat [Riley], Andy [Elisburg] and Micky [Arison] did to try and make this happen.?

According to Dame?s agent, the Trail Blazers are to be blamed for the Miami Heat?s missed opportunity of acquiring the 7-time All-Star. Lillard was looking forward to becoming the missing piece for the Miami Heat and helping them get over the hump. Dame had the potential to end Miami?s championship drought after they had missed out on winning 2 NBA finals in the last 4 years.

Damian Lillard does not mind the big change

Even though Damian Lillard did not get to join his preferred team, he will be more than happy to play alongside the 2-time MVP in Milwaukee. Lillard expressed his excitement after hearing the big news, ?Excited for my next chapter! @Bucks?. His agent is not happy with how things went with Miami, but the 7-time All-Star does not have any bad blood with the Trail Blazers organization as they sent him to a Championship contending team.

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This is Dame?s best opportunity to win his first Championship as he has been paired with one of the best players in the league. With The Greek Freak?s ability to dominate the paint and Dame?s ability to shoot from half-court, their duo can transform the NBA. It will be exciting to see what the new superstar duo can achieve in Milwaukee.

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