We all know how much of a threat Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard is from beyond the arc. In fact, the eight-time All-Star probably has the most range among all the players in the league today. The only person who could probably challenge Lillard’s claim to the throne is none other than the GOAT shooter himself, Stephen Curry.
Apr 21, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after scoring a basket in the in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
If you ask LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers talisman seems to believe so.
Milwaukee Bucks News: LeBron James Speaks Out on Damian Lillard’s Range
Apr 26, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots the ball during game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
In a recent episode of his Mind the Game podcast with former Bucks guard JJ Redick, LeBron touched on Lillard’s insane range, and how he and Curry bring this type of unique proficiency to today’s game:
“Dame and Steph are two guys in our league where their bigs will screen them… As soon as they cross halfcourt, they’re in range,” LeBron said.
I see no lies here.
Apr 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles forward LeBron (23) controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the second half in game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Lillard is so good from beyond the arc that it’s as if there’s no bad shot from him whenever he lets loose from rainbow territory. As LeBron said, as soon as Dame crosses the halfway mark, it would be foolish for defenders to give him time and space to get off an uncontested shot.
You can’t say the same about too many players in the NBA — both past and present — which is what makes Lillard such a special player.
Apr 5, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee guard Damian L (0) puts up a shot against Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (30) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY SportsFor More Wisconsin Sports:
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