When Damian Lillard was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, it was a bold move to give him and former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo something they never truly had: an All-World talent beside them.
Let me remind you of the degree of feverish hyperventilating the Lillard acquisition sent throughout the league as pundits glowed about the move:
Andre Snellings: An absolute game-changer. The Bucks have been my preseason favorites to win the championship in each of the past three seasons, but after winning in 2021 they have been really impacted by the injuries to All-Star second option Khris Middleton.