The Milwaukee Bucks waived superstar Damian Lillard which means Lillard will get paid his full salary, over $100M, while rehabbing his torn Achilles with no strings attached. He can basically pick whichever team he wants to play for once he has recovered and so finds himself in the enviable position of hunting for that elusive championship ring from a position of power as he approaches the twilight of his career.
Dan Patrick: “He doesn’t sound too heartbroken because he said I won the lottery basically. I’m going to get paid $100M, I’m going to get $2M a month to not do anything and then I can sign anywhere I want.”