[Saba Sports News] The Milwaukee Bucks, now featuring Damian Lillard, are poised as the top Eastern Conference team for the 2023-24 season. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the reigning superstar, is open to adjusting his role and letting Lillard take on more ballhandling responsibilities.
Antetokounmpo, at 28, recognizes the value of collaboration and trusts Lillard to distribute the ball effectively, benefiting the team’s overall performance. This shift could provide Antetokounmpo with easier scoring opportunities and ease his fourth-quarter workload, allowing him to focus more on defense.
Last season, Antetokounmpo averaged remarkable statistics, and even with potential decreases due to Lillard’s presence, he remains an MVP-level player.
Damian Lillard eagerly anticipates playing alongside Antetokounmpo, acknowledging him as the best teammate he’s ever had and relishing the opportunity to contend for a championship.
The Milwaukee Bucks boast the Eastern Conference’s most formidable duo, with Antetokounmpo, a top-tier player, and Lillard, an All-NBA talent, complemented by strong supporting cast members like Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez.
They are well-equipped for championship contention, making them the team to watch in the East.