In a blockbuster three-team trade that sent shockwaves through the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks secured the services of superstar Damian Lillard just ahead of the training camp.
Lakers legend Magic Johnson wasted no time in sharing his thoughts on this game-changing move, taking to X to express his excitement.
Johnson envisioned the potential of a Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo partnership, particularly emphasizing their unstoppable pick-and-roll capabilities.
“NBA fans can you imagine the Lillard and Giannis pick and roll?? They’ll be unstoppable!” tweeted Johnson.
The trade, in full, per Shams Charania:
- Milwaukee Bucks: Damian Lillard
- Portland Trail Blazers: Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, 2029 first-round pick from the Bucks, and a pick swap option.
- Phoenix Suns: Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson, and Grayson Allen
