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    Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard Shares Brutally Honest Thoughts on IST Court Designs

    Paolo SongcoBy 1 Comment3 Mins Read
    February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NBA great Damian Lillard is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports (Milwaukee Bucks)
    February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NBA great Damian Lillard is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

    Milwaukee Bucks news: One of the most controversial aspects of the NBA In-Season Tournament is the extremely loud court designs. Let’s just say that it’s not for everyone.

    Take for instance, Bucks star Damian Lillard.

    Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard Keeps It Real

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    Nov 30, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee guard Damian L (0) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

    Heading into Wednesday’s do-or-die semifinal showdown against the Indiana Pacers, Lillard was asked to share his thoughts on how the IST has progressed thus far. Generally, Dame liked everything about the tournament — except for the courts:

    “I would like to see better designs for the courts,” he said. “That’s one thing.”

    Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard
    Nov 13, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee guard Damian L (0) reacts to a call in the second quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

    While some fans might like the unconventional court designs, there are more than a few folks out there who do not. In fact, it wouldn’t be hard to find someone who has some pretty strong feelings about the same.

    Either way, you can’t really say that the inaugural IST hasn’t been a success. It has drummed up a lot of attention in the league at this point in the season, which was one of the main objectives of this unprecedented initiative.

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    Dec 5, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) and Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) battle for possession of the ball in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

    For their part, Lillard and the Bucks are one of the four remaining teams that are still contending for the NBA Cup. Milwaukee will battle the Pacers in the semifinal on Thursday, followed by an elimination game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans in the West.

    If anything, the fact that the tournament is nearing its end means that the naysayers don’t have to bear the court design for much longer.

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    Paolo has been covering the NBA for the past seven years. He is from the Philippines and holds a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from the Ateneo de Manila University (2009). Paolo cut his teeth with ClutchPoints, where he established himself as one of the top and most tenured associate editors on the website. Now with Wisconsin Sports Heroics, he is looking to bring his passion and excellent journalism skills to the table.

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