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Damian Lillard reacts to return to Trail Blazers after leaving Bucks

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Earlier this month, the Milwaukee Bucks gave up the star goalkeeper Damian Lillard.

THURSDAY, ESPN reported The All-Star of nine times and the Blazers of Portland Trail finalized a three-year contract to bring together Lillard with the only other NBA franchise for which he had played.

Lillard was drafted by the Trail Blazers and spent its first 11 seasons with Portland.

He holds the record for the most points in the history of the franchise. Friday, Lillard went to social networks to express his enthusiasm about the reunion.

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Damian Lillard of Portland Trail Blazers controls the ball during the second half against Utah Jazz in Vivis Arena on March 22, 2023 in Salt Lake City. (Alex Goodlett / Getty Images)

“Ripcityyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyi !!!!!!!!,” Lillard Written in an article on X This presented a panoramic video of the lockers of several trail blazers players, including the n ° 0 of Lillard.

The video ended with a short message: “Together again”.

Lillard will probably be sidelined all the 2025-26 season while he continues to recover from the tear of Achilles which he suffered during the NBA qualifiers at the end of April.

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Damian Lillard of Portland Trail Blazers in the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Moda Center on April 9, 2023, in Portland, Ore. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images)

Bucks still owe Lillard $ 113 million, and payments should be extended over the next five years, according to the report. The 35-year salary for the 2025-26 season will increase to $ 70 million due to its income from the Portland and Milwaukee agreements.

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Damian Lillard of Portland Trail Blazers passed the ball during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at Moda Center on March 17, 2023, in Portland, Ore. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images)

The Blazers fought without Lillard, ending last season with a 36-46 file and not below the playoffs.

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ESPN also pointed out that Lillard aroused the interest of several “NBA competitors”, but he chose the team with which he had the most familiarity.

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