Damian Lillard left the NBA world clueless throughout the 2023 off-season with his trade intentions. And, finally, days before the season opener, the 7x NBA All-Star got his nod from the Milwaukee Bucks franchise. Since then, Lillard hasn’t looked back as he got what he wished for, a run at the championship. However, it didn’t sit well with one of his former teammates, as he gave his verdict ahead of his reunion game.

After yet another poor season with the Portland Trail Blazers, several reports stated that Lillard made his trade intensions clear with the management. The All-Star had warned the management that he would proceed with a trade out if they didn’t make significant change to the roster in the off-season. Eventually, he found his way out and let’s find out his ex-teammate’s remark.

Damian Lillard’s ex-teammate opens up the Bucks trade

Following the Bucks trade, Damian Lillard hasn’t really opened up about the Trail Blazers, except for once ahead of the Bucks vs Blazers clash. However, the star is yet to have reunion at the Blazers home turf, and fans might see Lillard’s emotions on that event.

However, ahead of that, former Blazers player Zach Colins, who had his reunion game on Thursday night, made his verdict on the Lillard’s exit.

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Collins moved to the San Antonio Spurs in 2021 after spending 3 years with the Blazers. He commented on the big Bucks trade. Ahead of the Spurs’ game against the Blazers, Collins made his verdict. He said, “It’s definitely weird, it’s unfair… to be in the transition when he is not here is definitely different.”

Apart from that, he also shared a couple words about the 33-year-old. He said, “He is one of the most ambitious persons… We can down 10 with 2 minutes to go… He doesn’t care he thinks he can win the game. That’s contagious in the locker room when your leader has that attitude.”

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While Collins dropped his verdict, let’s find out what Lillard felt about his reunion.

Lillard on playing against the Blazers

Ahead of Lillard first game against the Blazers, the reporters enquired the star regarding his emotional state. Lillard had an entirely surprising answer for the question.

He said, “I don’t see it being that emotional… when we go back to Portland… once I walk in the building… when that happens that’s when… That will kind of bring that up but not here.”

The Bucks travel to Portland only in February 2024, until then the fans have to wait to see the star pour out his emotions on his big reunion.

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