Damian Lillard heading to the Eastern Conference to play with the Milwaukee Bucks will put an end to all speculations and debates. This might look like the perfect situation for Damian Lillard, and the Bucks, who got ousted in the first round of the playoffs last year. Yet, it comes at a heavy price. How much is too much for a small-market team like the Milwaukee Bucks? Or is this the only way to the promised land?

The Brooklyn Nets story was a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of creating a super team. Will the Bucks’ experiment with this new star-laden team prove otherwise?

Cost of a Dream

Ever since the Bucks won its second championship in 2021, they became a perennial contender. But, after 2 disappointing postseasons, & the coaching change, the Bucks are going all in. They are paying Giannis & Lillard top dollars to have a shot at the title. But the problem is these two superstars will make over 91 million dollars; $91,280,168 to be precise. This will make the salary equation of this team a lopsided one and also reveal the top-heavy situation of this team.

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Did the Milwaukee Bucks bite more than they can chew?

The Guard Game

When it comes to scoring, Damian Lillard is a superior Point Guard as compared to Jrue Holiday. And his shooting is a serious upgrade for the Bucks. But he is not the lockdown defender that Holiday is. Not only that, Jrue Holiday has a thorough blue-collar approach to things, & he would take a bump if needed. Damian Lillard has become injury-prone over the years. Will his 33-year-old body be able to hold up in the long & grueling postseason? That is the only reason the Bucks have brought him on to this team.

Damian Lillard will have an easier game because of the attention that his co-star Giannis is going to draw. This is going to be the first time in Damian Lillard?s career wherein he would not have to run through a wall every game.

As of now, it looks like a win-win situation for the Bucks & Damian Lillard. And, it is easy to root for a guy who has been loyal to a team for so many years but has never received his due. Giannis Antetokounmpo & Damian Lillard deserve every penny that they are going to make. Let us hope that these no-nonsense hardworking superstars reach the pinnacle of NBA glory.

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