Damian Lillard Hits 20000-point Milestone, joins Elite Club of NBA LEGENDS

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard achieved a historic milestone on Tuesday night, joining an exclusive club of NBA legends as he scored his 20,000th career point against the San Antonio Spurs.

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Needing just six points at the start of the game, Lillard accomplished this feat in the first quarter, becoming the 51st member of the NBA’s 20,000-point club.

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“I don’t want to fake downplay it like it’s nothing,” Lillard remarked. “I know it’s a big deal. It’s a great accomplishment. It’s a rare space to be in.”

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The 33-year-old increased his career point total to 20,034, making him the eighth active player to achieve this milestone.

Lillard accomplished this in his 794th career game, making him the 17th-fastest player to reach 20,000 points.

“When you look at Dame, obviously he can shoot the ball,” said Bucks coach Adrian Griffin. “He can stretch the floor. He just puts a lot of pressure on your defense. If you bring your bigs up, he can drive around them. He’s strong enough and physical enough to finish at the rim. He just has no weaknesses on the offensive end.”

Lillard’s illustrious career includes spending 11 years with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he earned multiple accolades such as the 2013 Rookie of the Year, seven-time All-NBA selection, and a place on the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team.

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The Bucks, currently 19-7 this season, are off to an impressive start.

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Lillard, despite flying under the radar due to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s prominence, showcased his A-game against the Spurs, contributing 40 points in a 132-119 victory.

In addition to reaching 20,000 points, Lillard joined an elite group of players, including LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and James Harden, who have scored 20,000 points, made 2,000 threes, and assisted on 5,000 made buckets.

On Tuesday night, fans witnessed Lillard’s offensive prowess and the challenge opposing defenses face in dealing with the dynamic duo of Lillard and Antetokounmpo.

Lillard’s 40-point outing further solidified his importance to the Bucks, averaging 26.3 points and 7.0 assists in his first season with the team.