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Damian Lillard Pens Touching Farewell to Blazers

Damian Lillard has penned and posted a tribute to the Portland Trail Blazers organization and the broader Oregon community 24 hours after being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

The seven-time All Star thanks numerous names, from Jody Allen, people within the Blazers organization, media members and the fans.

Dear Rip City,

I want to start off by saying this isn’t a goodbye, it’s a see you later. My words have always been from the heart when it comes to you Rip City. I consider you my home as well as many of my family members and that won’t change.