Bucks’ stunning Damian Lillard decision is all about keeping Giannis happy, and it could backfire

Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo seemed like a wonderful pairing on paper. Lillard is the second-greatest pull-up shooter of his generation, while Antetokounmpo is the greatest rim scorer in the league. The Bucks were expecting to compete for championships when they swung a bold trade to acquire Lillard two years ago, but the results couldn’t have been worse.

Milwaukee was eliminated in the first-round of the playoffs in Lillard’s first season after Giannis couldn’t play with an injury. The Bucks were knocked out again in the first-round this season as Lillard tore his Achilles. It sure seemed like Milwaukee didn’t have any moves left to make with a

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