Bucks' Damian Lillard Breaks Silence on Blood Clot Diagnosis
The Bucks' star received the devastating diagnosis that will keep him out for the rest of the season.
The Milwaukee Bucks received some devastating news on Tuesday night. They got the news that Damian Lillard will miss the rest of the season due to
deep vein thrombosis.
The blood clots will take Lillard out for an indefinite period, but it will, in all likelihood,
take him out for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs. He will hopefully be back healthy for next year.
It's a shocking diagnosis that completely changes the dynamic of what the Bucks' ceiling is for this season. They thought they had a shot to win the title this year.
Lillard spoke out for the first time since this shocking news came out. As expected, he's very bummed out that he has this issue.
"It’s unfortunate that something outside of my control would come up. Along with the Bucks’ medical staff, our priorities are to protect my health and safety. As much as I love basketball, I need to be there for my kids and my family. I’m grateful the Bucks acted quickly on this. They’ve been supportive and proactive throughout this process. I look forward to moving past this and continuing my career," Lillard stated.
Lillard understands that this is a serious medical condition that needs to be dealt with in a timely manner. This is something that goes beyond basketball, and he mentioned that in his statement.
The Bucks will have to figure out how to replace Lillard's production, but that won't be easy. They are currently in a big fight for seeding, which gets even tougher without Lillard.
The Bucks' star received the devastating diagnosis that will keep him out for the rest of the season.
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