Damian Lillard Makes Major Promise About His Future

 

The NBA, like many sports in the modern era has seen players succeed well into their 30's and even 40's due to the advancements of training and modern medicine, and as such, the prime of many players has been extended much longer than they used to be.

Now, one player that aims to follow in those footsteps is new Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard, who made a promise in a recent interview that he will still be an elite player even when he's 38, promising that his movement and shooting won't be any different than they are now. 

Damian Lillard guarantees that he will still be an elite player at 38 years old

“I’ve shown no signs of slowing down... I'm going to be 38, moving the same way I move right now. I promise you. And shooting, that doesn’t go away.”

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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 16, 2023

If that's ultimately the case and the Bucks can re-sign Giannis Antetokounmpo long-term, this could be one of the most successful duos in the NBA, and if Dame can win a ring or two with the Bucks and continue this level of play for a long time, we may be looking at one of the greatest point guards to ever play in the NBA. 

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