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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, two NBA superstars, made their preseason debut as teammates for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. The highly anticipated pairing showcased the potential of the Bucks' offense, with Giannis praising Lillard's impact and stating that he had never played with a player like him before. The Bucks' acquisition of Lillard has generated excitement among fans and raised expectations for the team's future success. However, Giannis acknowledged that the team still has a long way to go and emphasized the need for consistent performance. The debut of Antetokounmpo and Lillard has generated significant attention in the sports world, with various media outlets reporting on their performance and the potential of the Bucks' new duo.
Giannis lauds Damian Lillard’s impact after debut: ‘Never played with a guy like that’ https://t.co/m69PPGSevF
Giannis Antetokounmpo on figuring it out with Damian Lillard: https://t.co/H6oHkd0qCZ
Quick video dispatch from LA, where Damian Lillard and Giannis gave a glimpse of how menacing the Bucks offense can be. Plus my conversation with Lillard about his long term future https://t.co/TNvaD5Kw8N
Giannis & Dame are already enjoying playing together. 🦌 https://t.co/nIqUwEY7ZO https://t.co/OrYD0MiSyS
Giannis Antetokounmpo on Damian Lillard's debut: "I’ve never been this open. First of all, I’ve never seen somebody be double teamed from the first possession of the game." My dispatch for @Sportsnaut https://t.co/WkoxOaCIPW
“I’ve never seen someone double-teamed on the 1st play of the game. It was a surprise. It’s a preseason game. Not a playoff game, not a regular season game, not an in-season tournament game, or a play-in game.” - Giannis on Dame https://t.co/1NsJr5Ivql
A certain Damian Lillard meme comes to mind... https://t.co/BhleFzmc6P
Giannis Antetokounmpo was overwhelmed with both excitement and a bit of incredulity after playing with Dame Lillard for the first time and being so wide open with Lillard being doubled from the opening tip: “It’s a preseason game!” https://t.co/wbK2k6GbrT
Giannis Antetokounmpo on how easy it is to play with Damian Lillard https://t.co/1S7wITSB3o
Giannis sees Damian Lillard’s debut https://t.co/aVgma0cytX
"The first couple plays of the game, they trap me, and the guy that I’m releasing the ball to is Giannis. We can do this all night.” - Dame on playing with Giannis🔥 (via @TomerAzarly) https://t.co/6ABsdCrEyL
Damian Lillard with perspective on the learning process that awaits https://t.co/cvfdNBNtEb
✍️ for @SportingTrib. The Lakers lose to Milwaukee in preseason action. Yes, Damian Lillard was on the court. L.A. has one more preseason game left before the real thing begins. https://t.co/iRGDf9Zpl5
Damian Lillard on his Bucks’ debut and playing with Giannis https://t.co/eYqDMjatGo
Preseason debut of Damian Lillard-Giannis Antetokounmpo duo reminds us to be patient with Bucks' progression https://t.co/xatQh7mJP3
Dame in his Bucks preseason debut: 14 points 3 assists 3 steals 2 rebounds 22 minutes Many more buckets to come 🔥 https://t.co/qiHoeynnqd
“When your extension comes around, it’s like, ‘Oh, he might leave.’ No, no, no. It’s not the case. I want the best possible team. I want to wake up every single day when I come to work and know that I have a chance to win,” @Giannis_An34 to @andscape https://t.co/AFUSAr3eBB
It's gonna take a long time to get used to Dame Lillard in a Bucks uniform.
Dame and Giannis sharing the court for the first time as teammates 🤝 https://t.co/TBxF4vy6nf
Bucks guard Damian Lillard https://t.co/whpxIUt9t9
Dame is on 🔥 for the Bucks in his Milwaukee preseason debut (via @NBA) https://t.co/1CjN9TEv4m
Dame with the reverse for the And-1! He's got 11 in the first half of his Bucks #NBAPreseason debut. 📺Lakers/Bucks, ESPN https://t.co/zFB9C3YXsw
Dame’s first half with the Bucks 11 PTS | 2 AST | 2 STL https://t.co/OT8bkmJX2W
Damian Lillard's first bucket on the Milwaukee Bucks comes from behind the three-point line 🎯 🎥 @NBA https://t.co/ZWf6NV1w1t
Going 2 take some getting use 2 seeing Dame in Bucks green. #NBAPreseason #LakerNation #Bucks
Dame is the central of attention tonight https://t.co/GE8YyBIKG4
First play of the game for the Bucks with Dame and Giannis. They run Wedge to get Giannis in the post. Damian Lillard is one pass away. That's a lot of room to work with. https://t.co/lFH7MRZMAr
Damian Lillard introduced for the first time as a Buck https://t.co/6HsqElvXRO
Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Buck. https://t.co/DWkmcHtFnC
Damian Lillard’s starting lineup intro https://t.co/B1pcXZf96W
Dame Lillard's Bucks debut in ~15 minutes on ESPN https://t.co/CSTokzPdTC
it's Dame time for the Bucks (Via @NBA) https://t.co/KdnPNZsgZG
⌚️ @Dame_Lillard finally gets to hoop today • 7:00pm/et on ESPN! #NBAPreseason https://t.co/PVItsbHlkI
Damian Lillard has arrived to Crypto Arena ‼️ Don't miss Damian Lillard make his Bucks #NBAPreseason debut vs. Lakers on ESPN at 7:00 PM ET. https://t.co/OI8rHsiCaH
Dame Time 🤝 Greek Freak. Milwaukee's new duo will be in #NBAPreseason action vs. Lakers, tipping at 7:00 ET on ESPN. https://t.co/mBIsjbbT4e
Antetokounmpo talks Lillard addition, rumors he could bolt Bucks https://t.co/Cv57zKzuGI
Giannis Antetokounmpo gets real on Milwaukee Bucks being in disbelief after playoff loss to Miami Heat: https://t.co/CKsQb4fDrB
Khris Middleton knows how rare a five or six-year window to contend is. "It’s disappointing that we have only won one, but that just drives you to go for more." The Bucks wing discusses the upcoming season with @eric_nehm. https://t.co/iId4Lb7Rhz https://t.co/7iOBmQdttD
Khris Middleton has seen it all in his time with the Bucks. So how does he feel about playing a reduced role? How healthy is he? The Milwaukee wing answers @eric_nehm's question with Giannis Antetokounmpo by his side. 🔗 https://t.co/iId4Lb7Rhz https://t.co/x4vPwHlkYK
We’ll see the first minutes of the Giannis Antetokounmpo - Damian Lillard pairing today. The two-time MVP turned up the pressure on the #Bucks. Now he must deliver. https://t.co/rsc5UCfrYc via @journalsentinel
Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Milwaukee #Bucks 'haven't won anything' yet with Damian Lillard. The #NBA All-Star reflects on gaining Lilliard, losing teammate/friend Jrue Holiday and his long-term future with the franchise https://t.co/AFUSAr3eBB
NBA All-Stars Who Joined The Los Angeles Lakers To Win A Championship https://t.co/pr9hli46dF
New Bucks superstar duo Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will make their (preseason) debut as teammates against the Lakers on Sunday. @LakersSBN https://t.co/Q2CUykARhl
It’s time for Laker basketball https://t.co/mxNgGZuu2a
Lakers’ intro video https://t.co/ETV3Tqu20S
Giannis and Dame will make their debut together Sunday vs. the Lakers 👀 It's finally Freak Time 🔥 (via NBA Today) https://t.co/QOf3Oct19M
Giannis and Dame will make their preseason debut on Sunday against the Lakers, per @malika_andrews. https://t.co/cGPmCh6UpX
DAME. GIANNIS. SUNDAY 🚨 Bucks HC Adrian Griffin confirmed with @malika_andrews that the duo will debut vs. the Lakers on October 15. https://t.co/MOdeHQ365q
BREAKING: Giannis and Dame will make their preseason NBA debut this Sunday vs. the Lakers. https://t.co/JAP9fEEhR7
Bucks coach Adrian Griffin said on NBA Today just now that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dame Lillard will make their debut together in Milwaukee’s preseason game against the Lakers in L.A. on Sunday.
We get our first look at the Bucks’ new superstar duo this weekend. Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin says on NBA Today that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dame Lillard will make their preseason debut on Sunday against the Lakers.
Any conversation with Damian Lillard about his new home obviously begins with his most decorated teammate, Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks' new star spoke with @eric_nehm about his first week in Milwaukee. “It definitely feels different.” Exclusive ⤵️ https://t.co/jnrgWdlBVn
Giannis, Khris Middleton and Damian Lillard to miss second straight preseason game for the #Bucks https://t.co/3CyRQw6QC3 via @journalsentinel