Veteran NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is paired with two-time Kia MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Milwaukee Bucks. Official word of the huge transfer was given on Wednesday night
The Lakers, Warriors, and Clippers are the other three clubs that currently have numerous players from the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team on its roster, with the Bucks being one of them.
Its star tandem will make their regular-season debut on Thursday, October 26 against the Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 ET, TNT). Here’s a peek at how new coach Adrian Griffin might change the starting lineup in the interim.
Estimated initial five
Steven LillardConnaughton, PatMiddleton, KhrisAntonetokounmpo GiannisLopez Brooks
Vital reserves
Lopez RobinBeauchamp, MarjonJoel BeasleyCrowder, JaeIngvar DragicPortis, BobbyEntire roster
After acquiring Lillard, this is the Bucks roster going into training camp.
Defenders
Joel BeasleyConnaughton, PatIngvar DragicGreen AJAndre Jackson Jr., Danny Lillard, and Lindell Wigginton
Antonetokounmpo Giannisthe Antetokounmpo ThanasisBeauchamp, MarjonCrowder, JaeChris LeonardMiddleton, KhrisCenters Bobby Portis
Meyeres Lopez
Leonard Brook
The Oakland, California native, 33, became the sixth player in NBA history to score more than 70 points in a game this past season when he defeated Houston with 71 points.
Lillard and new colleague Khris Middleton shared an Olympic gold medal. The goal for him going forward would be to win his first NBA title with him.