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Damian Lillard’s Viral Giannis Antetokounmpo Snub Thrills Bam Adebayo and Heat Nation

Published 02/19/2024, 11:38 PM EST

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Damian Lillard, renowned as one of the league’s elite sharpshooters, stands out as the only player capable of trading shots with Stephen Curry. Recently, his sharpshooting was on full display during the recent All-Star weekend. In the three rounds of the 3-point contest, Dame maintained composure, with the title hanging in the balance until the last shot. The following day, he continued his steak in the All-Star game, securing his first-ever All-Star MVP trophy through a barrage of three-pointers.

With that, when asked about his ultimate starting-5, Damian Lillard placed himself alongside basketball giants Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant, Moreover, Lillard took a brief pause before surprising many by naming his close friend, Bam Adebayo. Despite the expectation that he might mention his on-court partner Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lillard’s choice of Adebayo raised eyebrows. Interestingly, Adebayo himself took to Twitter to endorse the unexpected selection and intrigue in Lillard’s decision.

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Amidst Damian Lillard’s offseason trade request, he was speculated to move to the Miami Heat. Even though the two teams were constantly in a back and forth, coming to terms with a deal, Dame’s transfer was seen as obvious, primarily due to his close friendship with Bam Adebayo. While that did not cultivate as expected, it seems like, even months after the shocking trade, Dame’s name manages to find a Miami Heat line-up.

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Fans have mixed reactions to Damian Lillard’s comment

Fans, fueled by their desires and the history between Damian Lillard and Adebayo, have generated various notions following Adebayo’s response to Dame’s TikTok interview.

In an interesting turn of events, @JaimeJaquezMuse confidently declared that Lillard’s transfer to the Miami Heat is now confirmed based on the exchange.

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Building on the same sentiment, @WadexFlash urged Bam to bring Lillard to the Florida team. The fan further displayed their enthusiasm by sharing a picture of the two with a Lillard’s Heat jersey.

Adding a touch of humor to the situation, @RareGoatee couldn’t contain their chuckles. The fan amusingly notes that Damian Lillard, even after finding a contending team, seems to be pursuing an old agenda.

While Lillard’s comment stirred excitement among Heat fans, @TheyScaredOfLu playfully pointed out that Lillard will soon head over to Milwaukee.

Further, @WalkingW__ provided a critical analysis, suggesting that Lillard may not be a team player. The fan evidences Dame’s preference for Adebayo over his teammate, Giannis, in their deduction.

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Despite fans’  desires, the grand-scale partnership between Adebayo and Lillard has seen limited action. Their on-court collaboration has been confined to moments during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and a brief stint sharing the floor in the recent All-Star game. Nevertheless, it seems that the connection between Lillard and Adebayo persists. Moreover, it is keeping fans intrigued about the potential development of their future.

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Currently, Damian Lillard is slated to be with the Bucks until the 2025-26 season. Moreover, he has a $58.6 million player option for the next year.

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Saahil Dhillan is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports who discovered his basketball passion through the dynamic between Miami's LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Years later, Kobe Bryant reignited his love, transforming him into an extensive contributor who savors the matches, covers games live, analyzes post-game pressers, and reports on injuries. With his stories, he aims at making readers feel the intense drama unfolding on the court every day.
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Sameen Nawathe