MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard understands he has a reputation for being an elite offensive player but not a particularly strong defender.
“I’m not going to come in here and be Jrue Holiday,” Lillard said Monday during the Bucks’ media day.
“My personal opinion, I think he’s the best defender on the perimeter.”Political Cartoons View All 1196 ImagesBut Lillard believes he can help the Bucks continue to play solid defense.
“The people that I play against will tell you, I ain’t a pushover, you know what I’m saying?” Lillard continued.
“I'm not asking him to be anything except Damian Lillard," new Bucks coach Adrian Griffin said.
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