In a surprising turn of events, Damian Lillard has been traded by the Portland Trail Blazers to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he will now be a teammate of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Contrary to expectations, neither the Miami Heat nor the 2019 NBA champion Toronto Raptors secured the services of the All-NBA defender Damian Lillard.

According to respected journalist Shams Charania of The Athletic, in a stunning move, the Portland Trail Blazers orchestrated a three-way trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Phoenix Suns were the third team involved in this blockbuster trade.This shocking transfer has left not only fans but also the entire NBA community in astonishment.

The Miami Heat had long been considered Damian Lillard’s top destination, with the All-Star and All-NBA defender expressing a strong desire to play for the team. In the past two days, the Toronto Raptors emerged as the second most likely destination.

However, defying all expectations, Lillard is now part of the 2021 NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks, trading places with another All-Star defender, Jrue Holiday, to join forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo.