The Damian Lillard experience didn't go as planned for any involved. The Milwaukee Bucks were hopeful that he and Giannis Antetokounmpo would be the best duo in the NBA, and while there were times when they were very good, the simple fact of the matter is that it just truly didn't work out.
From an injury standpoint, lack of talent around them, and some questionable coaching decisions, the Bucks weren't the team they were hoping to be.
For Lillard, he now has an opportunity to join any team he wants after being waived and stretched by the Bucks.
According to a recent report, one of the teams that has already reached out is the Golden State Warriors.
"Another thing that I'm hearing, of the many teams that reached out to Damian Lillard, the Warriors are one of those teams," ESPN's Marc J. Spears said on NBA Today.
"This is a guy that grew up going to games at Oracle Arena, sneaking into the media room getting sodas. Grew up a Warriors fan. That's interesting. I know [Jonathan] Kuminga's big, but hearing that the Warriors do have interest in Dame, I know that's very interesting to Bay Area people."
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The Warriors and Lillard have had a bit of a rivalry over much of his career.
With him and Stephen Curry going at it, and Lillard losing those battles, Warriors fans have let him know many times.
However, if the Warriors could add him on a cheap deal, given he’ll still be paid by the Bucks, it's possible that it could make sense.
During the 2024-25 season, he remained effective, averaging 24.9 points and shooting 37.6% from 3-point range on high volume.