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Milwaukee Bucks: One-time NBA champion withdraws his controversial reception of Damian Lillard due to the team’s better form

Former NBA champion and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has changed his mind on his previous comments about the Milwaukee Bucks, who have seen improvement over the past few weeks.

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November 12, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, 34, sits on Damian Lillard’s bench during the fourth quarter of the game against the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Source: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

When The Milwaukee Bucks started the game 2-8 at the beginning of the season, Perkins was sure that the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Damian Lillard duo would not work out. Fast forward to today, and he recently admitted that his previous approach was premature.

“At the beginning of the season I asked Giannis to take second place” Perkins recalled during a recent episode of NBA Today. “Of course Giannis will never do that, right? So Dame had to come up with something. Last year, when we saw Dame, he looked confused at times when he and Giannis shared a floor together.

Milwaukee Bucks Damian Lillard
November 8, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts in the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Source: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

“It looks cozy this year. He looks really comfortable in his role at the moment and picks the moments to be aggressive. …He found his niche playing alongside Giannis, which is great for the Milwaukee Bucks,” he concluded.

Damian Lillard played a key role in turning around the Milwaukee Bucks

Damian Lillard is the main reason why the Milwaukee Bucks improved to a 13-11 record and advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals. Over his last 11 appearances, the eight-time NBA All-Star has averaged 25.5 points, 8.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 3.5 three-pointers while shooting 46.3% from the field. Milwaukee was 9-2 during that span.

Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard
March 24, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and defenseman Damian Lillard (0) during the game against Oklahoma City Thunder at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory credit: Jeff Hanisch – USA TODAY Sports

Lillard is fresh off a successful performance against the Orlando Magic in last Tuesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinals and recorded 28 points, two rebounds and nine assists on 8-of-15 shooting from the field and 10-of-10 from the field. free throw line.

Meanwhile, his colleague Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to post video game numbers. Greek freak Averaged 32.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.5 blocks per game this season.

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