The Milwaukee Bucks just couldn’t catch a break. They are already dealing with the lack of big men with Bobby Portis (suspension)and Jericho Sims (thumb surgery) out already due to suspension and now, they will not have second top scorer Damian Lillard for a long while.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard
Mar 4, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and guard Damian Lillard (0) react after defeating the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
The team confirmed that Lillard will be out indefinitely due to blood clot on his leg.
“Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right calf. In ensuring his health and beginning the process for a healthy return to play, Lillard is on blood-thinning medication, which has stabilized the DVT, and will continue with regular testing,” the team said in a statement.
The Bucks also ensured that Lillard is already undergoing medication and they are thankful to discover DVT early.
What is DVT?
Damian Lillard
Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Shaq’s OGs guard Damian Lillard (0) of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after a play against Candace’s Rising Stars during the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
The ailment occurs when there is a blood clot in the deep vein. For Lillard’s case, team doctors thought he is only dealing with a left calf strain but discovered later that it was due to a blood clot.
Several sources said it will take at least three months for one to fully recover from it.
Milwaukee Bucks season down the drain
Many Bucks fans were left devastated by this news. Even non-Bucks fans empathized with the situation of Lillard.
Man, Dame. That’s tough news.
— Brett Usher (@UsherNBA) March 26, 2025
Damn. Get well soon Dame. I had a blood clot in my right calf after my achilles surgery and went on blood thinners (still on them and have a follow up appointment soon)
Here’s what I know (which isn’t much):
– it’s much better than it being higher up the leg
– the main risk is… https://t.co/uxtAI41SbS
— Justin Wills (@itsjwills) March 26, 2025
Absolutely brutal. Prayers up for Dame https://t.co/EfiW6UIDCV
— Nathan Marzion (@nathanmarzion) March 26, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks fans
Dec 11, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; A young Milwaukee Bucks fan watches Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) play against the Houston Rockets in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Usually I troll the bucks, but this sucks. Prayer to dame
— Calvin Scott (@CalvinScottHLM) March 26, 2025
Others think the Bucks season is now in peril with the injury to Lillard who scores 24.9 points per game.
Bucks’ 24/25 outlook pic.twitter.com/AtU1oKpLUU
— Frank Madden (@fmaddenNBA) March 26, 2025
Heartbreaking 💔 pic.twitter.com/tWvKSsgatz
— 𝘋𝘢𝘮𝘦_𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 ⌚️ (@Dame_Time1023) March 26, 2025
Oh this awful. Prayers up for Dame 🙏🏾 https://t.co/SgZNHBFllO
— Natalie Esquire (@natfluential) March 26, 2025
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