Giannis Antetokounmpo, the star player for the Milwaukee Bucks, recently praised his teammate Damian Lillard and expressed his unwavering support for him.
Antetokounmpo stated that Lillard is the leader of the team and that he has complete faith in him, even through good and bad times.
“This is his team.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo issued a firm declaration on Damian Lillard https://t.co/pT2m6g0DBe
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 21, 2024
Antetokounmpo emphasized that down the stretch, Lillard will be the one getting the ball, and there is no doubt about it. He also mentioned that for their team to succeed, Lillard needs to believe in himself as well.
In an interview with Chris Haynes on TNT, Antetokounmpo revealed that Lillard will be expected to lead the Bucks during the 2023-24 season.
He acknowledged that even though he may be there, the team belongs to Lillard.
"This is his team."
Giannis on Dame's role with the Bucks pic.twitter.com/44n0Qrm4eE
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 26, 2023
Antetokounmpo emphasized the importance of maintaining Lillard’s mindset as the top option and ensuring that he feels comfortable and successful.
Lillard, who spent most of his career as the primary scorer for the Portland Trail Blazers, is now adjusting to his new role with the Bucks’ team.
Antetokounmpo believes that allowing Lillard to run the team’s offense and take on lead ball-handling duties will help him integrate with his new teammates quickly and take advantage of scoring opportunities.
Despite winning the NBA Finals in 2021, Antetokounmpo believes that the current Bucks roster is the best he has ever been a part of.
He expressed his excitement about playing alongside Lillard and how Lillard elevates the team to another level.
Currently, the Bucks, led by Lillard and Antetokounmpo, hold the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 35-21 record at the NBA All-Star break.
Antetokounmpo’s support and willingness to surrender the leadership role to Lillard, a recent acquisition, demonstrates his selflessness and commitment to winning.
The Bucks’ fans eagerly anticipate Lillard’s regular season debut for the team.
Fans reacted as follows:
He is saying that cause he knows he’s on his way out. 😂
— Chrayman (@ChristophRayMan) October 27, 2023
we already knew this, giannis is a fraud
— dean 🦂 (@DeanScorpion_) October 26, 2023
He says this so when they choke Dame can take the blame
— Trade everyone (@PlayoffPoole3) October 26, 2023
Considering giannis runs away from the ball in the playoffs yea definitely dames team 😭
— Rey (@ReylianP) October 26, 2023
THIS IS NOT DAME’S TEAM. THIS IS GIANNIS’ TEAM
— Matt Ferrer (@coolmatthew213_) October 26, 2023
Buddy taking the pressure off himself if they lose. Lol
— Darryl Pringle (@BossMan_330) October 27, 2023
Giannis knows his Point Guard needs that confidence to lead the team to the 🏆
— Cerv (@CervKnowledge) October 26, 2023
Doesn’t matter what words are uttered. This is Giannis’ team.
— pharmAziz (@pharmaziz) October 27, 2023
😹 giannis is a good teammate
— ADHD (@ADHDGoat) October 26, 2023
bruh WHAT? he knows he’s lying
— eruj (@erujabidi) October 26, 2023
He’s trolling bruh 😭😭😭
— Will 🤘 (@JohnCarlsongang) October 26, 2023
Giannis is the epitome of humbleness, my goat 🔥
— J👑BLEACHTYBW (@Animesempai0) October 26, 2023
Ninja saying anything 😂
— J.🖖🏽 (@1diorboii) October 26, 2023
Every time I hear Giannis talk, the more I respect him.
— Diego (@Diego0620F) October 27, 2023
They are a great duo!
— Harecules (@harecules) October 27, 2023
They gon be so good together
— imghut (@imghutprints) October 26, 2023
My boi being too humble now everyone know Damnn well das Giannis squad lol
— Top.Rapper.Quotes (@TopRapperQuotes) October 26, 2023
Giannis is obviously suppose to be the leader he’s a 7 foot 2x MVP. Jimmy got him shook!
— Thomas A. Anderson (@a_thomas36) October 27, 2023
I like the way Giannis is approaching this. He gets the bigger picture! 🔥🔥🔥🏀🏀👀
— Jimmy Hexdrix (@Lr4James) October 26, 2023
Giannis is a real one. Dame is a boss. Bucks are unstoppable.
— Random Bullshit Go!!!! (@eliteseniordev) October 26, 2023
Your supposed to be big homie giannis💀 pic.twitter.com/ByB4zkb7TP
— CURIOUS WARRIORS FAN (@CurryGotGame_) October 26, 2023
