The top two contenders for the NBA Cup clashed in Las Vegas for the in-season tournament trophy and the $500k prize. Each player on the winning team will receive the $500K prize. Reporters, driven by their inquisitive nature, have snooped around. They asked key players on both teams what they plan to do with the extra half-a-million-dollar cash prize. Damian Lillard may have a unique idea on what to do with it.
$500k is a considerable amount of money that can brighten anyone’s day. Milwaukee Bucks’ point guard Damian Lillard shared what he plans to do if his team wins. Sticking to the holiday theme, Lillard revealed that he intends to help out the team’s staff. This includes the supporting and training personnel—a gesture to recognize all the work they put in.
When I get it, I ain’t just gonna blow it or go crazy. Imma probably go to the support staff, our training staff—the people that come in every day, all day… and try to do something to support them. Not the whole $500k—that’s a lot—just a little portion of it.
Damian Lillard said in a pre-game interview
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo also shared a same sentiment. In the spirit of giving back, the Greek superstar talked about how $500k is a lot of money, for him. However, even at this stage of his career, he isn’t playing for financial gains.
“When I get it, I ain’t gonna just blow it or go crazy. … [I’ll give it] to the support staff, our training staff… do something to support them.”
Damian Lillard on what he’ll do with the $500,000 if the Bucks win the NBA Cup 💯pic.twitter.com/Z4yZ4Y7icw
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 17, 2024
The $500k will not come right away. After all, Austin Reaves complained about the Los Angeles Lakers not receiving the prize money in time. As such, it remains to be seen if the Bucks and Lillard get the prize money in time to possibly give it as a Christmas present. Nevertheless, the Bucks have plenty to be thankful for at the moment.
Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the league’s deadliest duo
Giannis Antetokounmpo and his teammate, Damian Lillard, have emerged as the most lethal duo in the league this season. As the team won the in-season tournament finals, their chemistry seems to only get better each time. Their combined average has drawn comparison between them and some of the most legendary duos in NBA history like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are the highest-scoring duo in the NBA this season with 58.4 combined PPG 🤝
Giannis — 32.7 PPG
Dame — 25.7 PPG pic.twitter.com/wJioVyg7Xu— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 18, 2024
This season, the two-time MVP is leading the league in points per game with his amazing offensive versality. He averages 32.7 points a game while shooting a spectacular 61.4% from the field goal. He is also grabbing 11.5 rebounds a game while dishing 6.1 dimes on average. Lillard isn’t much far behind as he averages 25.7 points along with 7.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds a game.
The Damian-Giannis duo has joined forces to average 58.4 points a game, contributing over 51% of Milwaukee Bucks‘ total score. Their synergy has been particularly evident in recent games against the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks. The duo winning the Emirates NBA Cup only shows the immense potential they have to win an NBA championship ring for the Bucks this season.
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