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Doc Rivers Says Damian Lillard Was Never Properly Welcomed to the Bucks

Doc Rivers Says Damian Lillard Was Never Properly Welcomed to the Bucks
World Sports · 06:29:07 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers stated that star guard Damian Lillard was never properly welcomed to the organization following his offseason trade, according to a report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Rivers' comments highlight the transition challenges Lillard has faced since joining the team.

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