Apr 16, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade speaks to the media after a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers in game two of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

NBA Legend Dwyane Wade Comments On Portland Trail Blazers Latest Signing

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 17, 2025 11:00 PM ET

On Thursday afternoon, the news that Damian Lillard would sign with the Portland Trail Blazers was reported by ESPN's Shams Charania.

Lillard had spent the first 11 years of his pro career with the franchise.

Charania: "BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old."

BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old. pic.twitter.com/mm1uUtMgO6
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 17, 2025

One person who reacted to the news was Basketball Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade.

His post had over 6,000 likes and 200,000 impressions in four hours.

He wrote: "Dame Dolla back where he should be! @trailblazers got it right "

Dame Dolla back where he should be! @trailblazers got it right
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 17, 2025

A lot of fans commented on Wade's post.

@Rob_Said: "Nah Wade. He should be on a contender"

@NotDefinitely88: "he really gonna end his career ringless"

@icespiceestan27: "Dame was always a blazer
Wade was always a heat

Nothing Happened"

@sniffa_ball: "even dwade knows it miami fans"

@MiamiHeatVent: "Rare Wade L"

@Heat_Muse: "Bad take goat. Bad bad take"

Lillard finished last season with averages of 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 37.6% from the three-point range in 58 games.

Charania also added: "Portland traded Damian Lillard for Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, assets in 2023 – then Holiday to Boston for Robert Williams III, Malcolm Brogdon, assets (one led to Deni Avdija).

Now, Blazers have Lillard and Holiday, plus Avdija, Williams, Camara, a 2029 first, two MIL swaps."

Portland traded Damian Lillard for Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, assets in 2023 – then Holiday to Boston for Robert Williams III, Malcolm Brogdon, assets (one led to Deni Avdija).

Now, Blazers have Lillard and Holiday, plus Avdija, Williams, Camara, a 2029 first, two MIL swaps.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 17, 2025

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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