Damian Lillard's return to the Portland Trail Blazers was one of the most surprising developments of the entire offseason. Few expected the Milwaukee Bucks to waive and stretch Lillard, and even after they did, it wasn't guaranteed that he would decide to come back to Portland.
Everything aligned perfectly for the Blazers to get their franchise GOAT back just two years after trading him for a massive haul. Blazers fans are understandably thrilled to have Dame back, but there are two harsh realities of the situation worth mentioning: when he'll actually return from his Achilles tear and whether or not he'll be the same player after the injury.