Stephen A. reacts to Damian Lillard's trade to Milwaukee: The Bucks are lethal | NBA Today 

Damian is smart. He may have the initial letdown, but then he'll realize that he's on a team that just won a championship in 2021. This is his best opportunity to seize a Finals run in his career. I'm happy for him.

Being honest. It's gonna be hard not seeing Jru there. He scored, played outstanding def and rallied when nobody else was. Damian will definitely make an offensive improvement for the Bucks.

For a moment, can we appreciate the pull and power of Giannis. He didn’t need to leave anywhere to join a superstar. He attracted the biggest star to a small market team. And created a monster in the east. Giannis is at the age where every legend of the game came into their prime. And it’s Giannis’ prime now. “I’d love to play with Giannis” Dame was trying to tell us all for a while now

Her reaction at 2:46 was PRICELESS! LOL.

Stephen A is so pissed lmao. Imagine he has to go to Denver and Milwaukee for the Finals 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I’m happy for Dame. He has opportunity to win a championship!!! Good move by the Bucks!

A big win for Damian, a big win for Giannis, and a big win for the Bucks! Great news! This is good for the NBA.

*LMAOO @**2:45** Malika almost had a melt down 😭*

Of all the teams to snatch up Dame from the Heat it was the Bucks…hilarious 😂

SAS is devastated. He HATES Milwaukee for some odd reason.

Good to see real Blazers fans are rooting for this guy. Franchise didn't get it done for him. As a Bulls fan rooting for Jimmy Butler who we couldn't put enough talent around, I was hoping Dame would be in Miami. Both of those guys have not gotten to play with other stars who are healthy and in their primes very much and they've each needed a little extra push talent wise on their respective teams. That said, happy Milwaukee will likely keep Giannis. I think everyone is tired of watching small markets lose guys like that. Bucks got it done .

As a diehard Bucks fan, the absolute best part of this clip…not a single time was the name KRIS MIDDLETON even mentioned! 😂😂😂😂 Like the dude ain’t a multiple time all star and NBA champion. I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited for Wisconsin sports in my 37 years of life. ❤🎉

As a Blazers fan since birth, I’m happy to see all of former Portland players go and be successful in other teams. Somewhat still proud that they even played for us. Damian Lillard will forever be known in the West. Now he’s taking talents to the East! Truly exciting

It pains me to see Dame go but I’m happy he’s going to a team that’ll contend and play with a guy like Giannis

That pick and pop with Dame and Lopez will be deadly. They're the favorites in the east

Damian is in good hands. Bucks will take good care of him. Bucks is a loyal family oriented team. Nothing but love. Giannis never played with a super star and same goes for Damian. They're fit for each other now.

Stephen A look like an McDonald’s employee that comes to work everyday happy, always smiling, singing and everyone knows he’s stealing out the cashier 😭😂

What a move by the Milwaukee bucks to bring in Damian Lillard that makes them the favorites in the east perfect fit he fits in perfectly for what they have now Giannis does not have to rely on himself to make outside shots

Another great thing is that Dame has a good record of being available all season all those years in Portland he was healthy all season for the most part

As a life long Blazer fan ( and life has been rough as a Blazer fan). i will be rooting for the Bucks to win the Championship. Even if the blazers play the bucks then imma root for the Bucks cus Dame deserves that for at least one year. After this year then Imma go for the Blazers. I love Dame and I am happy to see him on a good team. Imma just say this, Milwaukee fans.... take care of our Dame time. You gotta special guy thats gunna give you everything. Go get that ring Lillard

I’m laughing at the face she made when the camera went out lol

Not gonna lie…This is kobe and shaq resurrection. Insane. Lillard will fit perfectly with a dominating inside man. Ridiculous

It’s different when you’re playing with no expectations than playing with tons of pressure.

That pick and roll is going to be UNSTOPPABLE

Greek Freak & Dame Time = A Problem

Giannis working on his fundamentals and post game with Hakeem will make inside out ball with Dame phenomenal if Giannis really does show improvement in the post. It'll make their half court offense low key unbeatable along with their transition offense

Finally we see dame right where he belongs. On a team that can WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP!!! So happy for DAME

I still feel like it's a dream. Been a Bucks fan thru thick and thin and I always wished they'd win a championship just once in my life. I hope the team can play without any major injuries.

Stephen A is so depressed 😂 I love it. Huge win for small markets. Boston is good but probably can't match the Bucks firepower

Anybody else see her get pissed off when the screen went black then snap back to smiling?😂☠️

Blazers built a future with trade picks and time to develop their core yeam with scoots...as a TB fan since inception, Cronin went long today and i love it. 🎉

Her reaction to the screen going black is funny and her recovering with the smile is priceless

So glad he can finally compete for a well deserved championship

Bucks pressure is on this team is dangerous with Dame as a closer 🔥

Finally get to see Dame on the big stage. Good for him!!

Wow! The Bucks will be formidable! Should be in the finals for years to come!

At least he has the chance to compete for a title. It's been long overdue. I'm happy for Dame.

2:46 she hates listening to Stephen A 😂

Stephan A’s closing statement hit the nail on the head!

Perfect compliment for Giannis. Their grit and hunger will be unmatched

Bucks Vs nuggets would be such a sick finals

This is a much better fit for Lillard than Miami. He gets to play with Giannis in his full prime! That alone should be saying enough at this point

So happy Damian is joining the Bucks! Milwaukee is gonna be very fun this basketball season. We may be a smaller market here in Milwaukee which is odd to say with nearly 2 million in the metro, but I digress on that. Huge thanks to Jrue Holiday! You brought me some great memories over that past couple of years and best of luck to you. It’s again time to fear the deer!

The best Duo of Outside scoring and Inside scoring, one of the best playmaker, the other is the best transition Foward... i have faith they will be the best duo at NBA

Finally. I was so sick of the dame trade talk. Honestly on paper, i think all the teams won.

Dame deserved to get a ring.

A big thank you to Jru. I will always have love for him.

My God that would've been fire! Had no idea he wanted to play w/ Himmie. It would've made next season unbelievable to watch

I needed this in the worst of ways. MILWAUKEE BABY

We here in Zimbabwe are happy for Damian Lizard Joining our African brother Greek freak pls send us Ben Simmons😢

Giannis & Damian On the Court together with their Humble and Clutch Skills is going to be the #1 Big Man & Guard Combo In the LEAGUE.

Been a bucks fan all my life. I remember going to the Bradley Center when the attendance was barley 50%. This is great for the city and I believe these guys can get us 2 more rings.

So let me see if I got this. If I follow this Damian Lillard saga correctly, first he said he was happy in Portland but he would only consider a trade to Miami. Then the Raptors became a contender for him, and now 24 hours later he's going to Milwaukee. That being said, the Bucs are going to be a scary team this year.

What in the world was this trade about and why.....Giannis must really had the Bucks shook about leaving for them to get Dame.

Loved seeing that reaction to the short technical blank screen glitch. She must be a joy to work with lol.

Damian Lillard been saying if it’s any team or any player he would love to play for it would be Giannis. So happy for him and years later he really a man of his words💪🏾🗣️

Not bad for Bucks but compare how much the two teams got, hopefully they get bench depth. Great start for Portland’s rebuild and not bad for Suns for that Center spot and upgraded that benched depth.

No excuses for the bucks this time they have to get it done

That’s a good fit for him and a good move by the bucks. A nice one 2 combo.

I Love The Trade We Happy Here In Milwaukee ‼️ We Got Dame & Still Got Our Whole Team ‼️

2:46 Her reaction says it all. 😮

Malika’s facial expression when the camera cut to her 😅

LETHAL. I can here everyone in Boston taking a very deep, collective breath right now; it's Dame time in Milwaukie, and we're all in for a show.

Giannis Antetokounmpo & Dame pick & roll going to be super deadly can’t wait to witness greatness 🔥 what a landing spot for Dame. potentially solving both the Bucks' present and future problems. Great move for Dame finally going to a winning team. Jrue Holiday was a great player, but Damian Lillard, that's Mr. Ice in the veins

Two of my favorite players I am sooo happy for Dame Time & Yannis …..

Stephen a smith is always in a somber mood when a blockbuster deal happens

They have a closer now 🥶 I can’t wait to see them play

Shout to the Bucks for being a good ball club!

“Running from the grind them boys are chumps” meanwhile he just ran to a top team in the east with the best player in the east giannias in his prime

Could be a Bucks-Suns finals rematch this year.

2:45 the way Malika switched up her expression 🤣🤣

Crazy how much man changed the balance of the league

Warrior fan here but I ain't gonna lie. I'M SCARED!! Giannis and Dame = deadly combination

much love from portland dame you tried and you tried hard for us! big loss for us huge gain for the bucks i’ll be rooting for you next year!

This team looks great, wishing Dame a championship in the near future!

Glad Dame finally got traded wasn’t the team he wanted to go to first option But he has an opportunity to finally win a championship

Interested to see how these 2 high use guys mesh together. I think everything is still dependent on Giannis.

" stay running from the grind" 😂😂😂

What a disastrous offseason for the Heat. They might keep being in contention to win the East. But this past Summer definitely validated that team needs a second star if they're going to win a title without an all time great in their prime.

I’m extremely happy for Dame. He finally ignored what idiotic fans criticize these GROWN MILLIONAIRE MEN for and did what’s best for HIM. Dame is proof that one player can’t win it all alone with no true help; because as phenomenal as he is, the rest of the Blazers roster was never good enough. LeBron’s Cavs situation was evidence of that, too, but he will always be discredited for things that other players get a pass for. Good decision for Dame. 🔥

I like this trade more than the heat trade. Now the bucks can build around dame and Giannis.

As a Bucks fan this move was a must to prove to Giannis we will do whatwver to win. We had to make it. Ill miss Jrue. 2 days ago he said he wants to retore a Buck. Mskes me sad but we had to do it! Cant believe we got Dame and didnt have to give up Marjon or Portis. Its crazy. But Celtics do scare me. They are goooood.

This trade has got me very excited. I will miss Jrue, but Damian Lillard makes our offense crazy good. If Crowder can rebound from his terrible play we might have something here.

Its over ladies and gentleman its over . This is all Giannis needed . This is literally the cllosest shaq- kobe Combo ⚔️🏆

Great trade for the bucks

They are even more Lethal because they have a new coach with new ideas. He is going to put a spin on the way the team plays and the possibilities that are available to him with the roaster he has available 😊

There is no better team Damian could've gone to. This is the closest to Shaq and Kobe we've seen in years.

Miami should go get Jrue now. Lowry, Jacquez and Jovic get the contracts done. A pick or two and it's good. Jrue/Herro/Jimmy/Bam would be nasty.

Malika is still on tv ?! Surprising…

I’m here in Milwaukee so I’m geeked up

Dudes deserves to play with a Mvp he's loyal humble and has a champion heart

Great trade for Milwaukee, good trade for Phoenix, and I'll wait to see what Portland gets for Holiday before I give them a grade.

Yo that's crazy!!!! But as history has showed us we gotta see it to believe it...a lot of teams looked good on paper 🤷🏾‍♂️

I love it man someone's got to have an answer for Denver and Phoenix

People don't realize how powerful this is much more than the typical superstar traded to a team with another star....it's two aggressive & relentless competitors linking up near their primes ala iverson & pre-boston KG. This will impact the east dramatically....this gives Lillard an athletic warrior in the paint who's looking to gorge on other competitors while hoarding on championships. This is a powerful move right here.

No one is talking about Kris Middleton, his game will improve a lot playing alongside an all star point guard shooter like Lillard. He´ll easily average more than 20 points a game. Bucks will be a team to watch next season. Now I´ll have to buy the new 2K to play with them.

Business is business. But this is an example of loyalty to one team in the NBA does not always pay off.

This Is Wild!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤯🤯

Dude didnt blow in and out of town. Gave it a real effort. Good luck.

Love it when these guy's head over to the East,Welcome Dame!😎🍻🍺