The Milwaukee Bucks caught many around the NBA by surprise when they managed to trade for Damian Lillard after his lingering trade request from the Portland Trail Blazers lasted until training camp. Despite needing to part with Jrue Holiday, the Bucks remained persistent and pulled off the trade. <\/p>\n
On Sunday, the Bucks gained their first opportunity to see what Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lillard look like when they share the floor in a 108-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Milwaukee received 16 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks in 15 minutes from “The Greek Freak,” while Lillard played 22 minutes and shot just 3-10 from the floor but had 14 points, four steals, and three assists.<\/p>\n
Antetokounmpo sounded very encouraged by the early results he experienced playing alongside his new superstar teammate, describing the “very honest” experience as he’s never had it this easy offensively playing within the half-court due to the attention Lillard commands. <\/p>\n
“I’ll be very honest, I’ve never been this open,” Antetokounmpo said<\/a>. “And first of all, I’ve never seen anybody being double-teamed from the first possession of the game.”<\/p>\n