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Damian Lillard's crushing gap year gives Blazers an immediate problem

Damian Lillard shockingly returned to the Portland Trail Blazers after spending just two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks. Fans are understandably thrilled about Dame's return, with a rally being held this Sunday, September 21, at Pioneer Courthouse Square from noon to 2 p.m. to celebrate.

Lillard coming back always felt inevitable, but few expected it to be this soon. The downside of his storybook return is the unfortunate circumstances that led to this sooner-than-expected reunion. Dame tore his Achilles in the playoffs, causing the Bucks to waive and stretch his remaining salary to clear room to sign Myles Turner.