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Milwaukee Bucks Still Owe Damian Lillard An Enormous Amount Of Money
Damian Lillard is still one of the best point guards in the NBA at 34. Last year, the 2024 NBA All-Star averaged 24.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 42.4% from the field and 35.4% from the three-point range in 73 games. The Bucks made a bold move to acquire Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2023 offseason. Lillard will be paid $48.8 million for the 2024-25 NBA season.
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Milwaukee Draft Picks
AJ
Johnson
1
Rnd
23
Pk
SG
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 35
- School: Southern California Academy
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 165
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Johnson's upside as a 6-foot-5 combo guard is very intriguing and he's a player who has been in the gym working out with Rockets guard Jalen Green since 8th grade. They have similar mannerisms as playmakers, and Johnson is still so raw as prospect he could end up being one of the best players in this draft two to three years down the road.
Tyler
Smith
2
Rnd
3
Pk
PF
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 26
- School: G League Ignite
- Height: 6' 10"
- Weight: 215
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Smith improved significantly during his season with the Ignite and has great size with an inside-out game that translates to the NBA. He shot the 3-ball well all season and improved his motor. Still just 19 years old, he's a bit more of a raw prospect but can flourish in the right situation. He can bring some added size alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and can space the floor as an inside-outside scorer.
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