Good news for Portland Trail Blazers: He is back.

During the first quarter, Portland honored their former player with two videos that highlighted both his on-court accomplishments and his significant services to the community. Lillard called the event special and thanked the fans for their love and support.

Lillard stated he was open to the possibility of playing one more season with the Trail Blazers before his career ended, even though he was committed to the Bucks. He expressed his true thoughts on Portland, the team, and the city’s influence on him and hinted at a possible reunion while wearing a Trail Blazers uniform.

Awaiting Lillard’s return, fans held signs hoping he would “get your ring then come back home.” The scene was one of emotion and optimism. The star guard expressed his conflicted feelings about leaving Portland and the significance of his time there.Even though Lillard’s request for a trade from Portland at the start of the summer caused friction with the team, he stressed his longstanding relationship with the city and his continuous backing of players like Anfernee Simons, whom he regards as a brother.

During a press conference following the game, Lillard conveyed her gratitude for the enthusiastic reaction by saying, “You just feel the love and the appreciation.” I merely stood there for a while. I thought, “Dude, this is really big.”

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The darling son of Rip City, Damian Lillard, is back to take on the Trail Blazers: “I care about it, so I think it will be emotional.”

With a rolling suitcase pulled behind him and a backpack slung over one shoulder, Damian Lillard left the Milwaukee Bucks locker room in Denver on Monday night, obviously in a hurry.

Lillard brings affection for the Trail Blazers and the city with him when he returns to Portland.