If one had watched the NBA All-Star game, even if fans had called out the game to be dissatisfactory, they would have watched the “Damian Lillard Show.” If that’s what everyone is referring to in the recent game.
And if you want more witnesses as proof to back the argument, look no further with Kevin Durant describing it perfectly.
Kevin Durant while describing Lillard’s MVP-esque performance said,
Me and Kawhi was in awe of him shooting from the half-court line like it’s a free throw. That’s just strength, power, just muscle memory. Somebody who works extremely hard every day on their craft to be able to do that without flinching. It was just normal, natural motion.
And many could relate to his words after that mind-blowing performance. Damian Lillard would go on to finish the game on the victorious side of the East vs. West game with 39 points and a shooting percentage of 53.5% from the field. But it was how he executed those shots and brought light to the event that convinced fans to vote for him as the MVP, after that back-to-back glory in the 3-point contest.
“Me and Kawhi was in awe of him shooting from the halfcourt line like it’s a free throw… strength, power, muscle memory.”
– KD on Dame’s long distance shooting 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9K34iC4Bd0
— NBA (@NBA) February 19, 2024
With logo-three pointers to a vision that only he can describe, the newly recruited Milwaukee Bucks star has started 2024 extremely well. While noise around the team and their coach, Doc Rivers has been a distration, the event has not only provided some calmness but has also acted as a reminder as to what more he can bring to the table.
Fans react to Damian Lillard’s MVP performance in All-Star game
The one center of attention in the game full of star-studded players was one Damian Lillard, who let his sniper-like aim do all the talking for the entire duration of the game, from logos to contested. But fans were in a split decision with the choice of him being given the MVP.
Damian Lillard (Via: CBS Sports)Fans were quick to react to the MVP award being awarded to Damian Lillard as they gave their thoughts on the game.
And people wanted “Brunson” to start over Dame 😂
— 🦇 (@Shadowiscold) February 19, 2024
Dame cleaned house this year
— Settle the Debate! (@Settle__Debate) February 19, 2024
While fans have come up with mixed reactions, it was performance of the night from the PG, and Milwaukee fans would hope that his positive run of form continues in the ongoing league as well.
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