Damian Lillard Linked to Warriors After Release From Bucks

Lillard is almost undeniably a future Hall of Famer, and he averaged 24.9 points and 7.1 assists for the Bucks this past season. But an Achilles injury, for someone with as much wear and tear as he has after 13 seasons, could threaten his viability as a player.

The Warriors made a blockbuster trade for veteran star forward Jimmy Butler in February and surged afterward, causing many to call them dark horse title contenders. But after Stephen Curry injured his hamstring, they lost in the second round of the playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

If they do end up getting Lillard, one would have to question his fit, as he's a point guard, the same position Curry plays. One would also have to wonder if he would accept a lesser role off the bench if it comes down to that.

Lillard grew up in Oakland, Calif., and as Spears pointed out, he grew up going to Warriors games at the Oakland Arena, formerly known as the Oracle Arena, their old home arena in Oakland.