Damian Lillard releases ‘Farewell’ track after Path Blazers-Bucks commerce

Damian Lillard selected to handle his departure from the Path Blazers in track kind. 

The NBA star launched a virtually three-minute observe below his stage identify, Dame D.O.L.L.A., simply hours after information of his commerce to Milwaukee broke Wednesday afternoon. 

Lillard was traded to the Bucks in a blockbuster three-team deal that ended his 11-year run in Portland, which drafted him with the No. 6 decide in 2012.

The veteran guard acknowledged the commerce in a put up on X, previously Twitter, promising to handle Path Blazers followers and town of Portland. 

Lillard, who has launched 4 albums, adopted via by releasing the track “Farewell.”

A few of Lillard’s most poignant bars got here towards the tip of the track. 

“Wonderful what I get in return for this labor. I proceed leaving trails, however received’t be for the Blazers,” Lillard raps. “To the followers, man, I like you, it’s unconditional. Causes for me leaving town’s nothing typical. So it’s crucial to not consider the narrative; simply know that what I left is healthier than what I inherited.”

Lillard formally requested to be traded on July 1 after taking part in his total profession within the Rose Metropolis. 

The purpose guard helped the Path Blazers attain the playoffs eight occasions throughout his tenure in Portland and guided them to a Western Convention Finals berth in 2019. 

Lillard holds the franchise file for factors and 3-pointers, and moreover, he had the most effective season of his profession final 12 months, averaging 32.2 factors and seven.3 assists per recreation.

“I go away at peace ’trigger I do know ultimately that that is enterprise,” Lillard added within the track. “Hope you keep in mind all of the stuff you obtained to take a seat and witness. Sooner or later, man, I hope we greet with hugs and kisses. However it’s best to know that they those who selected one other mission.”

The ultimate line gave the impression to be a touch upon what transpired between himself and the Blazers. 

Portland is coming into this season seemingly attempting to rebuild itself after drafting level guard Scoot Henderson with the No. 3 general in June’s NBA draft.