NBA MVP odds: Why history says Damian Lillard makes Giannis Antetokounmpo less likely to win his third trophy

NBA MVP odds: Why history says Damian Lillard makes Giannis Antetokounmpo less likely to win his third trophy

Milwaukee's blockbuster won't necessarily help Giannis add another MVP trophy

Giannis Antetokounmpo on Damian Lillard: "He's cut from the same cloth"

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks’ star, shared his thoughts on his new teammate, Damian Lillard, during the Media Day press conference. “I feel like we’re just the same people, just different sizes,” the Greek Freak said. “He plays with a chip on his shoulder. He plays to win. He’s cut from the same cloth.” Giannis went on to express his appreciation for Lillard’s effortless style of play, highlighting his presence during the NBA All-S…

Giannis Antetokounmpo Comments On New Duo With Damian Lillard

(Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)   The Milwaukee Bucks rose to the top of the NBA food chain, at least for now, when they shipped off Jrue Holiday and Grayson Allen to land star guard Damian Lillard, who had asked the Portland Trail Blazers to trade him early in the offseason. Lillard had wanted to go to the Miami Heat, but he likely finds himself in an ever better situation now in Milwaukee, as he will team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo, a …