Damian Lillard Says Milwaukee is Where He's "Supposed to Be" | NBA Media Day 2023
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Damian Lillard sat down with NBA TV and B/R's Chris Haynes to talk the trade to the Bucks, expectations for this season, if he regrets how it ended in Portland, and more.
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Drop your Bucks predictions this season ⬇
@VocalChainsStudio
9 ай бұрын
1 seed, out in second round in 7 games to Boston (4 seed)
@creatinegainz7953
9 ай бұрын
Bucks championship in 5 against the Grizzlies
@irmasil3
9 ай бұрын
Finals
@Antstrumentals
9 ай бұрын
1 seed ecc national chip
@RAPANDSPORTS
4 ай бұрын
@@creatinegainz7953 damn
Dame turned Jimmy into Jasmine smh
@chrishosey7535
9 ай бұрын
*Jimmy into Jamie
@NBA1529
9 ай бұрын
Full on depression bro.. 😂😂😂😢
@barehands9614
9 ай бұрын
"Because tonight will be the noight that I will fall for you..."
@jalenking810
9 ай бұрын
Craaaaaazy 😭
@flash305johnson6
9 ай бұрын
Lmfao 😂
Some people have said trading for Dame was a "panic move" by the Bucks. If anything was a panic move, it would have to be the Celtics trading for Jrue because that was a direct response to the Dame trade. Boston basically admitted they weren't good enough to match Milwaukee at that point.
@j00bert
9 ай бұрын
lol
@PTCAL
9 ай бұрын
@@j00bertlol? He not lying tho. If celtics Cant even defend caleb martin, celtics and celtics fan should be worried about dame. LOOOOOL
@Dushawn21
9 ай бұрын
Two things can be true. Milwaukee made that move because they weren’t the East’s favorites before the dame trade it was in direct response to bostons first move tbh 🤷🏾♂️ I think Boston is slightly better but it can go anyways experience matters and I believe that’s on the bucks side
@Flare8124
9 ай бұрын
Celtics were in ECF Bucks were in bounced in 5 in the first round lmao
@zyotic123
9 ай бұрын
@Flare8124 By the same team that went up 3-0 against the celtics and the embarrassed them in a game 7 blowout that shouldn't have even happen
Dame and Giannis are match made in Heavens, no Ego just pure hoooping.
I have been a Bucks fan since I was a little kid. I was born and raised in Milwaukee. It is crazy to see how far Giannis has taken the Bucks. If it wasnt for Giannis we would have never even had the chance to trade for Dame. I remember when the Bucks sucked for a really long time. I am 34 so I seen a shit load of bad teams. The Bucks were able to build a whole new arena a few years ago because of him and its just crazy to see that the Bucks have a legit shot at winning the title on a regular basis. Hopefully theres a lot more years like this to come. I cant wait until the NBA season starts!!!! I couldnt be happier to have Lillard on the Bucks now its going to be crazy watching Giannis and Dame in that Pick N Roll together.
@Jetpackguyy
9 ай бұрын
You still suck man, or you already forgot how your season ended 😂
@derrickw3360
9 ай бұрын
@@Jetpackguyy your talkin like the Heat won the Finals or something. u remember the Nuggets beat the Heat? Now Jimmy Butler turned into an emo just like you are now that your not getting Dame. Your so emo that you came on the Bucks youtube channel to talk shit Yeah im sure that was the Heats plan all along. To barely make the playoffs and go on a run to lost in the Finals. I hope Heat fans soaked it in last year cuz yall wont make it that far in a long ass time. Heat arent any better AT ALL. You know this is a new year right and last year dont mean anything. Also yall didnt win a ring. Also lets see what happens when the Bucks are healthy.
@Percnowitzki25
9 ай бұрын
@@Jetpackguyybro y'all are bigger losers haven't done shit since bron left 😂😂😂 besides Lose every damn year
@freddyfox5002
9 ай бұрын
@@Jetpackguyy🤡🤡
@jhenryproductionz6388
9 ай бұрын
@@Jetpackguyylast season ended on a nice fishing trip but it’s okay the bucks team not we got a ring. Where’s the Heat’s ring from the last 2 finals.
Good for Dame man. True inspiration and amazing leader.
@dcstoy
9 ай бұрын
@@ChickityChicken Thanks Mike! Likewise 🫡
@SlimKim3
5 ай бұрын
I don't know if Dame knows what he actually wants. First he said publicly he wanted to go to Miami then he said Milwaukee is where he's supposed to be.
As a bucks fan this is the most excited I’ve ever been for a szn. Really sad to see Jrue go to Boston but Dame has always been one of my favorite non bucks players in the league. Shits like a fever dream, I’ve said YEARS ago if we could get him to pair with Giannis our offense would be crazy
@zatoichijiku9281
9 ай бұрын
yeah but what about the defense. dame for jrue is a step back in that department.
@YoDJNeon
9 ай бұрын
@@zatoichijiku9281 if we can find a 2 that is solid defensively our backcourt will be fine. Either way it’s an offensive league, as long as we outscore opponents we’ll win games. Denver won the title while they were ranked bottom 15 defensively
@andrew5744
9 ай бұрын
@@YoDJNeonif I was the bucks I’d go for Collin sexton, dudes been a lock up guard since high school
@irmasil3
9 ай бұрын
+1 mate. I was saying the same thing...I was so frustrated last 2 seasons with our perimeter shooting bricking open 3s, I was like let our boy Giannis go if you can't get him a shooter out there.....Man, it feels like we had Wilt and just signed MJ as well :)
@YoDJNeon
9 ай бұрын
@@andrew5744 I’ve wanted sexton too tbh. Idk about now tho we signed cam Payne
It’s really nice to see all the support for dame. This guy is a super likeable superstar and you can’t say that for a lot of other guys in the league.
Can’t help but be happy for DAME couldn’t of gone to a better place
@stickybunnn
9 ай бұрын
he wanted miami
@badgerstorm2188
9 ай бұрын
@@stickybunnnand Miami ain’t better😂
@tainanking
9 ай бұрын
@@badgerstorm2188the only thing that’s better is the weather.
@andrewjones4774
9 ай бұрын
@@tainankingweather isn’t better. It’s constantly 100 and humid there.
@danielwerner5882
9 ай бұрын
@@andrewjones4774 Living in Wisconsin my whole life I would pick Miami weather in Winter which is not has hot and as humid during basketball season vs Milwaukee weather anyday of the week especially during basketball season. Ill choose sun vs clouds, cold and snow. At the same time Being a lifelong Bucks fan and basketball fan im happy for Dame he is the best position hes ever been in.
I know he wanted to go to Miami, but I am so happy dame is on a contender. I hope he can get one!
@juanaceves6363
9 ай бұрын
Aside from location, he’s in a better situation team wise. He wanted Miami but I’m sure he can’t deny the bucks are more stacked than the Heat
@sinkthe8
9 ай бұрын
@@juanaceves6363they more stacked than the heat but the heat were the better team in the playoffs last year.
@invictatewahedo8595
9 ай бұрын
@@sinkthe8Giannis was injured in game 1 only played 10 minutes and he missed out on games 2 & 3 and by the time he came back in game 4, Heat were up 3-1 so heat were lucky. Now imagine if they face a healthy Giannis paired up with health Lillard and Midilton in the playoffs.
@tkn1990
9 ай бұрын
Heat also missed key players don't forget that, the bucks had more dephts even though they missed giannis.
@recoil53
9 ай бұрын
@@sinkthe8 Wow, the Heat were a better team when the Bucks' best player was injured? That deserves a freaking banner right there. Meanwhile, when they met a couple years earlier the Bucks swept a healthy Heat.
What might see games where both Dame and Giannis go for at least 30. Heck we might see a game where Dame gets 60 and Giannis gets like 40-45. This season about to be crazy.
@darkhero1605
9 ай бұрын
I would call you ridiculous, but it's really not crazy, if dame has a big night, it will make Giannis' love so easy that he could get 40 via layups because of the gravity
@recoil53
9 ай бұрын
I think it will happen, just because few teams could stop their pick and roll. But I think on the season they will average 26-28ppg each with Middleton maybe getting 16-20ppg if he's healthy - Khris will just have some open baskets. But think about a high pick & pop with Dame & Lopez, with Dame going into a P&R with Giannis if he keeps the ball with Middleton as an outlet shooter and Connaughton running a baseline cut.
@darkhero1605
9 ай бұрын
@@recoil53 if Khris is Khris, this team takes the next step no doubt
@stuffstuff6135
9 ай бұрын
Just like how Kd and dbook who averaged 60.1 ppg combined but were a second round exit
@darkhero1605
9 ай бұрын
@@stuffstuff6135 completely different KD and Book were alone, bucks are better top to bottom KD and Book are just two great players. They don't "fit". Dame and Giannis fit seamlessly
I was a blazer fan because of Dame. I remember watching him battle Kobe and he showed very early he was ready for the biggest stage. Unfortunately, blazers never were able to build a good team around him. I’m glad to see him be on a contender and have a teammate like Giannis!
But people said he hated it and didn't wanna be there! Are you telling me that random people on the internet are lying to me or being biased over their favorite sports teams again?
@WembysCastle
9 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂☠️
Imagine Middleton in the corner 3
@rlm78iii
9 ай бұрын
I think he is going to have to adjust the most. He'll still be a force but not the 2nd option. It will be interesting to see how Giannis adjusts as well. Dame is a "real deal" type of player.
@BuckMarley
9 ай бұрын
Man’s not gon like that 🤣
@recoil53
9 ай бұрын
@@rlm78iii I think Khris was over stretched as the #2 offensive player. He's going to get so many open baskets. But maybe let him lead the 2nd unit. Giannis can now be unleashed as a baseline cutter. But I'm really looking at Dame with high pick & pop with Lopez, leading to a P&R with Giannis if Dame keeps the ball, and Middleton as an outlet shooter in the opposite side & Connaughton cutting baseline.
Aside from all the stats and accolades DAME has been maybe the most professional player POR has ever had. There will never be another Damian. POR was so fortunate to have him. ROY 7x All-Star 7x All-NBA team (15) 50+ point games (2 in playoffs - 17 total) (8) of the top-100 all-time highest Hollinger Game scores (78th, 62nd, 56th, 47th, 39thst, 27th, 12th, and 5th best game ever) AND...Highest playoff game Hollinger game score (1st) (2) of the 7 All-time NBA playoff series-ending game-winning shots in NBA history are by DAMIAN LILLARD ( M. Jordan 2, D. Lillard 2, J. Stockton 1, R. Sampson 1, K. Leonard 1) (1) of 8 NBA history all-time with at least (5) 50-point games in a season. (W. Chamberlain, K. Bryant, J. Harden, M. Jordan, R. Barry, K. Abdul-Jabbar, E. Baylor, and D. Lillard) (1) of 3 NBA players all-time to start their careers with 9 straight season of at least 1,500 points and 400 assists (Oscar Robertson, Lebron James, Damian Lillard) Only player in NBA history with multiple games of at least 60 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists Damian owns the MLK Jr. Day NBA scoring record of 61pts. Ironic. DAME scoring 50 points the day Kobe passes is poetic. KOBE was the KING of the 50 point game
Finally nice to hear a good interview and interviewer, good questions asked and thoughtful reply’s. Welcome to Milwaukee.
@unforg1v3n
9 ай бұрын
Good interviewer? Look at his Giannis' interview, he was laughing his ass off for no reason when Giannis was being serious.
@Marker4818
9 ай бұрын
@@unforg1v3n Wasn’t talking about the Giannis interview.
He looks really good in that Milwaukee green.
Dame Dolla to Dame Bucks!!! Should have done that 2-3 years ago, after realizing he's not going anywhere without Lamarcus Aldridge. Hope he stays healthy with load management now
Great questions , welcome to Milwaukee ❤
Been rocking with Dame since he came in the league. Easily one of my favorite players. Now he's paired with one of the best in the league on my hometown team? I'll miss Jrue, so thankful for what he brought to us over the last several years, but i can't help but be excited for Dame to have a real shot at a ring.
Happy for you. You’re going do great like always. Gods got you.
as a bucks fan this season is gonna be so good 👿👿👿
@Aboleo80
9 ай бұрын
Inshallah
@11riehldeal
9 ай бұрын
Your bigs are gonna have guards flying at them like they’ve never seen before lol
@wetflicks8827
9 ай бұрын
@@11riehldeal I somewhat agree, Giannis has had good to elite defenders at the point spot. EB, Jrue, Jevon. The only "non-solidified" defender was an aging George Hill, even then Hill was known to be defensive minded. As a Bucks fans I am concerned. Hopefully, Coach Griff can help them out with new defensive philosophies. Lowkey, the success relies more on Coach Griff and Co. than the players.
@rapslove9873
9 ай бұрын
This is not going to be pretty for Milwaukee keep being excited these things never work out you can't take away all you're on ball defense, Grayson, Allen, and holiday. I think dan is going to make up for it. Good luck.
@bgbdms17
9 ай бұрын
Pat C will be on ball defender for PG’s
Dame is a truly admirable man
I'm still in shock Dame is on my team since childhood....BUCKS!!!!! 😊
You know dame going away against blazers gonna be fire 🔥
I feel for dame, he’s def a professional and is able to make the best of a situation he wasn’t looking to be a part of. I know he wanted to stay in Portland if it wasn’t Miami, but as the saying goes, make the best of what’s in front of you‼️‼️‼️
Happy for Dame because he’s going about things in the right way.
Portland got lucky he that loyal i guarantee scoot will not do the same he out soon as he can
@thanigerian7098
9 ай бұрын
With that roster now, I say he's staying for awhile
@lucky889s9
9 ай бұрын
Shoulda asked for a trade 2 3 years ago after losing Aldridge
@jaydell4039
9 ай бұрын
@@lucky889s9aldridge is yawn zzzzz did nothing in Portland or as a spur
@theculling497
9 ай бұрын
Scoot definitely is leaving Portland as soon as his rookie deal is up. A guy like that can't play in a poverty market. Hope he comes over to the Heat.
@lymphomasurvive
9 ай бұрын
@@theculling497Scoot will stay. He will take the max money when offered. Everyone takes the money.
Well said.
Hurts to see him gone… But forever my favorite player and wish him all the best
Such a great man with his words poetically and interviews.
He’s going to thrive here
Why many people hating on Dame's decision? Leave the man alone! He deserved to be in that spot where he can compete for a championship. People nowadays doesn't want to see you happy.
@tofutoph
9 ай бұрын
Plus he gave so many years to Portland and they surrounded him with crap. No one to blame but themselves
@elai3147
9 ай бұрын
only people hating on dame now are heat fans
@goated3285
9 ай бұрын
@@elai3147nah I seen KD fans hate on him too. Dame talked about a lot of 💩 for years about players ring chasing just for him to turn around & do the same.
@elai3147
9 ай бұрын
@@goated3285 yeah only kd fans could possibly think dame being traded to the bucks is comparable to kd joining the warriors
@Flare8124
9 ай бұрын
So Dame who needs help can demand a trade after signing for a shit ton of money, and land on a team with arguably the best player in the world and usually a #1 seed, but LeBron who left in free agency after 8 years of no help and a shit front office wasn't supposed to go find help? LOL hypocrisy from people i swear
Can't wait to see him play
I am STOKED! Go Bucks!!
Happy for Dame, hopefully he gets that chip this season
Dramond Green interviewed Dame with professionalism! Kudos!👍🏽
Gonna be an interesting season for Milwaukee. I don’t think the egos will clash here like they will in Phoenix.
@cwebed-stuy9951
9 ай бұрын
Dame #0 = 0 Championships
@rapslove9873
9 ай бұрын
Yes, it will
@Gofroze
9 ай бұрын
@@cwebed-stuy9951kd = 0 championships 🤣 he can’t even get to the finals without Steph
@cwebed-stuy9951
9 ай бұрын
@@Gofroze dame won’t repeat + 2 FMVP with bucks like KD did with Warriors. I put my life on that!
@cwebed-stuy9951
9 ай бұрын
@@Gofroze KD #35 means 3 Championships in 5 Finals appearances. KD coach was murdered at age 35 KD just turned 35 years old he’s winning in 2024 against Boston Celtics! KD is born the year of dragon (1988) (2024) is the year of dragon (1976) is the year of dragon. Celtics beat Suns in finals to earn 13th nba title in 1976. Suns will become 1-3 in nba finals after beating Celtics in 2024. KD 13th postseason
Damn, Dame really made "Jimmy Dreads" to "Cause tonight will be the night that I will fall for you phase" 😭
Yooooooo!!!!!
I just hope he stays healthy.
Getting that RIIIINNNNNGGGGGG
Can’t wait to watch The Blazers this year, but I’ll be even more glued in on Bucks games. I can’t wait to see Dame get that ring.
I think that a better answer from Dame about the Portland fiasco would be that he's leaving the franchise in good hands anyways. Scoot has a bright future ahead of him and it's clear that they want a rebuild. Dame doesn't have time for a rebuild. Simple conflict of interest. They need to move on from each other.
He's just like my grandma, he's gone to a better place man.
@emmanuelmondesir
9 ай бұрын
Glad she's enjoying Milwaukee
Thought that was Draymond interviewing him at first.
Good move gotta think bout self sometimes
Dame will get his ring this year, I’m so happy for him
I thought this also, it was a great move for Portland to ship him to Milwaukee since it's a small market team as well. I'm glad Dame acknowledged that as well--he feels comfortable and can embrace this small-market franchise and fanbase.
@recoil53
9 ай бұрын
I'm happy it was a small market team that got him. Every time Giannis' contract is coming up, every time a star is disgruntled or a free agent, sports writers have them penciled in for the Lakers, Heat, or Knicks. F*uck them, the rest of us exist too. The only big city franchise base I have sympathy for is NY just because Dolan looks like a terrible team owner.
@recoil53
9 ай бұрын
I do also think Portland got a better package than Miami offered. They got 3 1sts, a couple of swaps, and Ayton, with more to come from Williams and Brogdon.
@cfrank777
9 ай бұрын
yup i feel your pain, it's been the same with Dame. For years they've talked about him ending up on a big market team.@@recoil53
I didn’t even realize terry stotts is an assistant coach on the bucks. That’s gonna make dame more comfortable
Don’t worry about Dame! He’s going to give you buckets ✍🏼💪🏼
So weird not seeing him in a Blazers uniform.
Dame⌚️👑
Damn, really hoped the Utah Jazz would make a move for him. Good luck in MIL Dame. Weird not seeing him in red.
Lets see what happens 😊
Jimmy Butler waiving 😂🤣😂🤣😂
Can’t believe they got dame and kept Middleton ..this team gonna be scary
This looks unreal in a great way
There was a reason for the late great Kobe Bryant when he said ( that boy is for real ), when he was asked about Dame in his first NBA season !!!! We wish you the best of luck.
I think him and giannis just about business and they are going to be cold killers this season. Both in prime
As a Celtics fan I’m excited for this, iron sharpens iron. Bucks were already great, now with DL they are scary
first 3 seconds i had the video muted, thought draymond green retired to do interviews
I can’t lie, Scary
He just wants to BE ABLE to compete at the highest levels, that’s it…happy for bro
💍 💍 💍 💍
Dame such a serious guy ylu gotta love it ..😂 Bucks got so much better offensively
People don't understand how many times Portland almost got it done behind Dame, you a casual if you think he sad fuck loyalty, he pulled a LeBron. If they don't come to him, he goes to them, he not playin with friends, he playin with players his caliber
@goated3285
9 ай бұрын
Nah Lebron left in the offseason. He didn’t sign a new contract & then requested a trade.
The interviewer looks like draymond green
Stg I thought that was Draymond interviewing him at first 😂
Oh man if he joined the nets that would have been awesome
He told them that if he didn’t get to Miami that he wanted to stay in Portland, they told him no. This was not where he wanted to go
@AIRiddleRoom
9 ай бұрын
Never said this is where he wanted to go. Said "this is where I feel like I'm supposed to be" ... meaning he acknowledges the path destiny chose for him more than what he thought he wanted
@corecrit3007
9 ай бұрын
He’s happy 🫵🏽 HATER
Boston gave up the 2 Williams. The best Giannis defenders they had . Giannis will destroy the Celtics.
@Aidan-wz4kp
9 ай бұрын
Exactly, which means they have too pull more people into the paint which will allow khris and dame to splash threes
@ynnardqt
9 ай бұрын
Exactly bro, Boston now is no rim protector Giannis will dominate the paint
@Mrcool19771
9 ай бұрын
@@ynnardqt Giannis will put porzinguis in the rim with the ball.
@ynnardqt
9 ай бұрын
@@Mrcool19771 I'll laugh so hard😂
@goodprince5327
9 ай бұрын
Shhhhh 🤫🤫🤫 Celtics fans dreaming they got Jrue MJ Holiday now, dont wake them up 🤫
Such a shame he couldn’t go to where he wanted to go. All in all the main thing about this is him finally not being in PORTLAND.
Portland was lucky with back to back nice guys, Brandon Roy.
Dude watched Equalizer 3 ;)
Prime giannis, lillard and hopefully a healthy middleton is a scary big 3.
Cant wait for bucks basketball
THE BIG O
As a Suns fan, I agree. He would've said the same if he went to Miami though. This is such a great fit for him. The league is in trouble.
Jimmy definitely had plans to coerce this man into his lifestyle like those two snaps up boys on In Living Color.
65-17 #1 Seed Finals victory in 6 games
OF course he will say positive things. IF he was in Miami same
The Bucks just need to stay healthy
Dame deserves this the trailblazers have made so much money off of him it’s sad he didn’t win one there. They will never change they did the same thing to Clyde Drexler
Man i thought that was draymon green🤣🤣
He should have done that years ago
Negative, Butler is absolutely disappointed not to pair with a snipe; 2 consecutive seasons losing in Finals. Aedin
I didn’t know Draymond retired and is a reporter now 😂😂
@spalding2980
9 ай бұрын
Thought the same😂
Watch them get eliminated in the first round by a Jordan Poole led Wizards team 🤣
Be weird if he turned up to work in Portland tomorrow....."hey, Dame, you aren't supposed to be here!! You're supposed to be in Milwaukee cuz!"
DAMEE TIMMEE
Still just looks weird seeing dame not in a trail blazers uniform
Draymond do interviews?
He broke the Heat fan base
Don’t hurt us Heat fans anymore 😢
good that teams didn't buckle to their stars wishes this year
It may not be where he inititally "Wanted" to be but where he was "Supposed" to be.
Did you expect him to say different. The way this situation played out over the past months, it carries a foul stench. Portland helped teams that are in competition with the Heat while they're carrying unproven players and a bunch of mystery meat picks to be determined. Im buying this bs Cronin did well. Whenever you set your franchise back 5 to 10 years that's foul. There's so many NBA franchises that don't know what the hell they're doing its comical and Portland is one of them. 😎
Hawks in 7
I thought he treated Jimmy Butler like a bestie or some.. This ain't right😂