Damian Lillard just received back-to-back victories.
The eight-time All-Star is currently on the roster of the Milwaukee Bucks following a three-team trade in November 2023, a news release mentioned. It has not taken long for the team to reach a major milestone. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, the Milwaukee Bucks were announced as champions over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the annual in-season NBA Cup, which is in its second year.
What’s more, players on the team with standard contracts will be awarded $514,971 each for the victory, notes WGN-9 TV.
“I’ve had a lot of experience individually where I’ve had accomplishments and stuff,” Lillard said, according to AP News. “But to have some team success and win something and be the last team standing in this tournament, it feels great.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo, power forward and teammate, commented:
“I’m so happy for Dame that we got our first trophy together. This is just the beginning. We have to keep on improving and getting better, and we will be better.”
Just one day following the 2024 NBA Cup, Lillard has received additional reasons to celebrate. It has been announced that his partnership agreement with adidas, which began when he joined the NBA in 2012, has been improved upon.
According to Yahoo Sports and ESPN, his most recent contract with the brand had been a 10-year deal from 2014 valued at up to $100 million. Now, the athlete has signed a lifetime contract extension with the major shoe giant, according to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania, who shared the news on Instagram.
Lillard has also confirmed the announcement sharing congratulatory posts across his Instagram story.
Lillard is now the fourth active athlete to have secured a lifetime deal. He joins an impressive roster that includes Kevin Durant (Nike) and Stephen Curry (Under Armour), both of whom secured their deals in 2023. LeBron James secured a lifetime deal with Nike back in 2016, and it was reportedly worth over $1 billion, as AFROTECH™ previously told you.
