Damian Lillard who has joined forces with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Greek Freak “Giannis Antetokounmpo”, is a versatile scorer and a lethal shooter. He is capable of scoring from almost anywhere on the court, be it from behind the half court line or from inside the three-point line.
Fans are super excited to see Giannis and Lillard play together. They believe that the duo will deliver some of the most memorable performances in the coming seasons. But it’s true that all good things come from some sacrifice. Even Dame and Giannis are expected to make certain sacrifices in order to lead their team to victory.
Kevin Garnett on Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo partnership
Damian Lillard is happy to have landed with the Bucks. New bonds are slowly starting to blossom between Lillard and his teammates which is necessary in order to win games together. The Bucks along with the Celtics have become clear favorites for winning the East.
Kevin Garnett, the Celtics legend, believes that Dame and Giannis have pretty good chances of winning the championship this season. In the latest episode of KG Certified on Showtime Basketball, Kevin Garnett said that the Bucks are ready to win the championship this season. Garnett said, “Antetokounmpo and Dame perfectly complement each other.”
Moreover, he said that their coach can use either player in any stretch of time to dominate the game. “I think the Milwaukee situation is the most ready to win now. If they don’t win this year I will be very shocked…I think Giannis and Dame are going to appreciate each other just because they have each other. You can actually sit Giannis down for six to eight minutes stretch. You can give Dame that six to eight minutes stretch…where it is just Dame, Middleton and Brook Lopez.”
Garnett also mentioned about his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Boston Celtics. He said that during his Minnesota days he had most of the responsibility on his shoulders and didn’t have many reliable teammates to share the workload with. It was later when he went to the Celtics that he felt surrounded with reliable and excellent players who reduced his workload and helped him win a championship. Garnett chose Lillard’s offense over Jrue Holiday’s defense, who was also part of the three-team trade.
How will Damian Lillard improve the Bucks offense?
Damian Lillard’s presence has the potential of improving the Bucks offense to a great extent. Lillard is currently the best shooter on the team and will continue to make his mid-range shots and his long distance three pointers.
Every player finds it super difficult to stop the big and strong Giannis Antetokounmpo from scoring because no matter how well they defend him he still finds a way to score. His powerful dunks along with Lillard’s magnificent shooting might make the Bucks invulnerable. The Bucks were in desperate need of a skilled shooter and now they have Dame, one of the best shooters in the league.
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