Mar 10, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

NBA World Reacts To Milwaukee Bucks Damian Lillard News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Mar 27, 2025 1:31 AM ET

Damian Lillard still remains among the best point guards in the NBA at 34.

He is currently averaging 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.

On Wednesday, the Bucks announced that Lillard will be out indefinitely.

Via ESPN's Shams Charania : "Milwaukee Bucks: Damian Lillard has sustained a deep vein thrombosis (blood clot) in his right calf. Lillard is on blood-thinning medication, which has stabilized the blood clot, and will continue with regular testing. He is out indefinite period."

Milwaukee Bucks: Damian Lillard has sustained a deep vein thrombosis (blood clot) in his right calf. Lillard is on blood-thinning medication, which has stabilized the blood clot, and will continue with regular testing. He is out indefinite period. pic.twitter.com/CC7k9bXnZV
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 26, 2025

Many people reacted to the news on social media.

Isaiah Thomas: "Lillard "

Evan Sidery: "Victor Wembanyama, Damian Lillard, and Ausar Thompson are the three latest examples where NBA players have suffered blood clots.

This is the most ever instances of this in a single season when spanning back the past 10 years of data."

@big_business_: "2022: No Khris Middleton

2023: Giannis plays 2 out of 5 games

2024: Lillard and Giannis were both injured

2025: Dame Lillard out indefinitely"

kj pritchard: "Prayers up for Damian Lillard"

"There's still optimism at this time that Dame is going to play again at some point this season."@JamalCollier on Damian Lillard's return timeline for the Bucks after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right calf. pic.twitter.com/cBW5zD9kGT
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 26, 2025

@Xenceee: "Dame Lillard gotta be the unluckiest star ever, he never had it easy and things always went against him, I feel so sad about this man"

@_utilitysports: "Hoping for the best both short term and long term for Damian Lillard"

Joel Moran: "We’ve been robbed of seeing the Giannis and Damian Lillard duo in the playoffs

Prayers out to Damian Lillard. Hoping for a speedy recovery.

Back to back seasons of unlucky breaks for the Bucks"

@mylesxstute: ""

Adam Kaufman: "Wow"

Eric Nehm: "Here was the Q&A with Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, regarding Damian Lillard's health before tonight's game in Denver:"

Here was the Q&A with Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, regarding Damian Lillard's health before tonight's game in Denver: pic.twitter.com/4upCYaPJJz
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) March 26, 2025

Lillard has also spent time with the Portland Trail Blazers over 13 years in the NBA.

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

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