Portland Trailblazer rookie Yang Hansen reacts to Damian Lillard’s blockbuster return after signing a staggering $42 million contract (Image Credit: Getty Images) Damian Lillard was a top name on the radar for major NBA teams to sign in recent memory. He became an unrestricted free agent earlier this offseason after being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, who utilized the stretch provision to open up cap space. Amidst his availability, Lillard was rumored to sign with top NBA teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Boston Celtics. However, he chose to return to his home field, the Portland Trailblazers, which sparked a reaction from one of his teammates.
Yang Hansen reacts to Damian Lillard’s return to the Portland Trailblazers
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Damian Lillard has signed a three-year contract to return to the Portland Trailblazers for an impressive $42 million. This led to his now-teammate and fellow Blazer player, Yang Hansen, sharing his thoughts on ‘Dame Time’ coming back home during a conversation with The Rip City Project. Yang hoped to see him return to the team in great shape and recover well from his current injury. Yang said, “I hope #Lillard recovers soon and comes back in great shape to be even more… even more… even more awesome!Damian Lillard is currently suffering from a torn Achilles tendon that he sustained on April 27, amidst a spectacular run as a Milwaukee Bucks player. Moreover, he was set to claim $113 million over the next two seasons as a member of their team. However, this major shift was a smart decision for him, as his injury rendered him of no use for The Bucks for the rest of the season.
Damian Lillard had a great tenure as a Milwaukee Bucks player
Lillard himself made this staggering move to take time to rehab his injury and spend time with his children. Despite returning to the Portland Trailblazers, Lillard proved himself to be a remarkable addition to the Milwaukee Bucks. The future NBA Hall of Famer started 58 games for the team in the previous season.Moreover, his statistics were a testimony to his incredible tenure. Lillard averaged 24.9 points and 4.7 rebounds. He also had 7.1 assists while shooting 44.8% from the field, 92.1% from the free-throw line, and 37.6% from beyond the arc. With Lillard set to begin a new chapter that is familiar after recovering from injury, it remains to be seen how the future will pan out for him.Also read: Damian Lillard gets stamps of approval from NBA legend Dwyane Wade as he returns to Portland Trail Blazer