Damian Lillard

From the moment Damian Lillard’s eyes entertain the idea of a midcourt 3-point launch, history verifies that the number of players capable of putting more fear in opponents likely stops at just one. Unfortunately for the help-heavy, double team-ready Chicago Bulls, the number of Milwaukee Bucks shooters capable of dialing up a long-range connection from somewhere close to was just as worthy of discussion. Seeing the respect his offensive brilliance commands firsthand, Milwaukee’s nine-time All-Star tests his see-the-future abilities, using a left-side drive to vacuum in white-jerseyed defenders from every angle possible. Capable of both difficult, far-out shots and passes alike, Lillard showcases core strength, stylishly whipping a wrap-around dime to his “stretch five” for a triple just inside of the sidecourt logo. November 20, 2024’s win would come to be defined by efficient bucket-getting, and Lillard, keeping a steady hand in creating it, offered his contribution through a 20-point, five-rebound, 10-assist, two-triple evening.