Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, an NBA source has confirmed to The Oregonian/OregonLive.com.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Lillard is on blood-thinning medication, “which has stabilized the blood clot, and will continue with regular testing.”
Chris Haynes reported that Lillard told him: “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 the process. I look forward to moving past this and continuing my career.”
Lillard, 34, a nine-time NBA All-Star, is averaging 24.9 points and 7.1 assists for the Bucks (40-31).
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