Ex-Oakland High star set to return to his NBA roots
Briefly

Damian Lillard rejoined the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $42 million contract after being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard was drafted sixth overall by the Trail Blazers in 2012 and spent 11 successful seasons with the team. Last season, he ranked 10th in the league in both scoring and assists with averages of 24.9 points and 7.1 assists, garnering his ninth All-Star Game selection. Previously, Lillard posted an impressive average of 32.2 points in his final season with Portland, achieving a historic 71-point game against the Houston Rockets.
Damian Lillard signed a three-year deal worth $42 million to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, where his NBA career began, after being waived by the Bucks.
Lillard averaged 32.2 points in his final season with the Trail Blazers and became the seventh player in NBA history to score more than 70 points in a game.
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