Damian Lillard is leaving the Portland Trail Blazers.
After 11 seasons of service, a franchise-leading 19,376 career points and a summer of endless trade speculation, Lillard is on his way to join Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. The deed has been done. The era is over.
In the aftermath of the seismic news, Lillard took to social media to address his departure. Despite reports that Lillard’s only preferred trade destination was the Miami Heat, and speculation that he might not suit up to play elsewhere, Lillard’s reaction to the trade was positive.