Numerous NBA stars have famously garnered attention by showing their keen interest in other sporting events. Among the plethora of sports, combat sports remain a major attraction for NBA stalwarts. Legends like Shaquille O’Neal had chimed in many times with their takes on MMA. O’Neal had even famously tried his hands at professional wrestling. As the UFC 287 is currently the hot topic in the sporting world, the Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard had nothing but praise for the headline bout.

Last night, Israel Adesanya stunned the MMA world as he defeated his arch-rival Alex Pereira via knockout. Among the millions who were flabbergasted by Adesanya’s breathtaking fight was Damian Lillard. And Dame Dolla was quick to acknowledge the result of the fierce clash.

Damian Lillard utters two words in sheer disbelief

Last November, Israel Adesanya fell before Alex Pereira for the third time. Moreover, it was to Pereira that Adesanya lost the UFC title. However, Adesanya remained unfazed at his defeats against the Brazilian and finally stood up to his arch-nemesis on a day that mattered the most. Alex Pereira kept his opponent busy defending his back-to-back attacks. However, Israel Adesanya found the gap to deliver a fierce punch on the Brazilian’s face. While Pereira was recovering from the fierce blow, Adesanya quickly gave the second punch that knocked his opponent out.

Damian Lillard was bewildered to witness Adesanya knocking Pereira unconscious. The Trail Blazers superstar tweeted the moment of Adesanya’s vengeance. Dame Dolla added some fire emojis to the tweet and wrote, “legendary photo.”?The Last Stylebender’s iconic win will indeed go down in UFC history as a ‘legendary’ moment.

Tough time for Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard was quick to adulate Israel Adesanya, who is currently on Cloud 9. However, the same cannot be said about the Trail Blazers centerpiece. It has been more than a week since the Trail Blazers shut Damian Lillard down for the season. Moreover, the side has had a lackluster campaign this season as they are currently the 13th seed in the West.

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Dame Dolla is immensely popular among the hoops community for his loyalty toward the Portland-based franchise. However, a popular discourse in the NBA world is that a player of his stature must pick a new side for greater goals. Recent rumors hint that he might adhere to the popular discourse in the hoops world.

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