Damian Lillard acknowledges that he and the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t meet expectations last season. However, Lillard explained why and emphasized that he was not physically breaking down.
“I’m not a player that’s breaking down,” Lillard said. “I live a clean, good, healthy life, so I can do it. I can do the same (expletive) I did two, three years ago. I can do it right now.”
Along with dealing with multiple injuries, Lillard was also facing significant off-court challenges, which affected his performance and reduced his efficiency.
“There was a lot of change, a lot of stress, you know?” the veteran guard said. “I think now, having an opportunity to get myself in order and kind of start pushing forward to next season.”
Lillard mentioned that he’s fine with the attention being on the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and New York Knicks this season.
“The fact that we’re there and we’re under the radar is perfect because they’re gonna think nothing of us and then they’re gonna be like…You gotta face the truth, eventually. That’s how that usually works,” Lillard said.
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