Mar 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) react against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

NBA Players React To Damian Lillard Injury News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 28, 2025 12:07 PM ET

On Sunday night, the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers by a score of 129-103.

They now trail the Pacers 3-1 in their first-round playoff series.

However, the more significant concern was the fact that Damian Lillard left the game with an injury.

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Several NBA players reacted to the news.

Jamal Crawford: "Prayers up for Dame ! "

Prayers up for Dame ! https://t.co/s2vsXlEnAP
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) April 28, 2025

Isaiah Thomas: " for Dame"

for Dame
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) April 28, 2025

Patrick Beverley: "Prayers for Dame. true soldier and warrior!!!!"

Prayers for Dame. true soldier and warrior!!!!
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) April 28, 2025

Trae Young: " Pray for Dame man !!!"

Pray for Dame man !!!
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) April 28, 2025

Lillard is in his 13th NBA year (and second with the Bucks).

He finished the 2024-25 regular 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.

Via Keith Smith of Spotrac: "It’s harsh, but the NBA can be harsh…

Bucks could now have the “cover” to trade Giannis. Horst is locked in long-term to lead the rebuild. Giannis gets to go compete for a title, while Bucks get a haul. Dame rehabs for the year, then you figure it out.

It sucks that we’re here, but we are here."

It’s harsh, but the NBA can be harsh…

Bucks could now have the “cover” to trade Giannis. Horst is locked in long-term to lead the rebuild. Giannis gets to go compete for a title, while Bucks get a haul. Dame rehabs for the year, then you figure it out.

It sucks that we’re…
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) April 28, 2025

Lillard was the sixth pick in the 2012 NBA Draft out of Weber State.

He spent the first 11 years of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers.