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After an intense push to be traded to the Miami Heat, Damian Lillard’s 11-year stint with the Portland Trail Blazers came to an end, landing him with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Recalling the moment he learned about the trade, Lillard shared his initial thoughts, saying, “My agent called me, he said ‘They traded you to Milwaukee.’ My first thought was everything I was leaving behind…

“This is happening for a reason. My cousins were ‘You ‘bout to play with with Giannis!’ I’m excited. This is where I’m supposed to be right here. It’s time to win,” Lillard said.