After eleven seasons in Portland, Damian Lillard is leaving for Milwaukee. The 33-year-old guard said goodbye to the Blazers with a highly emotional message on social media, but also the promise that one day he will return.
“I want to start by saying that we are not saying ‘goodbye’, but ‘see you again’. I consider Portland my home and that won’t change. I spent my entire adult life here and made so many friends, something I will never forget. The moments on the floor cannot be compared to the experiences I had with you. The way you embraced me from day one gave me no choice but to return the love a thousandfold and regret nothing. I am sorry that some people have changed their attitude since I asked to leave on exchange, without knowing the facts, because I am honestly one of you“, he says initially, while then he speaks by name about his fellow travelers over the years.
“Now I’m heading for the exit, an exit that I always prayed would lead to retirement and not another team. I leave with love for the fans and the city, which will never change. Closing this chapter I understand how great it was. Even now I am sorry that we did not achieve what we wanted so much. I don’t cry much, but I know my love for you is true. I have tears in my eyes. I’ve been here for over ten years and leaving hurts my heart. The Show must go on in Portland, with or without me. I believe that the day will come again when I will wear the Blazers jersey again“, ends up.
RipCity Forever ??… Dame Time has run out ?? pic.twitter.com/Rnm8oT5qF7
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) September 28, 2023
Source: Sport Fm
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