[Saba Sports News] Last week, Damian Lillard was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, ending months of speculation and a surprising prank. Just days before the trade, Lillard briefly believed he was headed to the Toronto Raptors, thanks to a text message from Raptors player O.G. Anunoby during a phone call with TNT’s Chris Haynes.
Lillard explained the incident during an interview at Bucks media day, recounting how he received a text message from Anunoby saying, “Welcome to Toronto.” Lillard initially took it seriously due to the uncertainty surrounding his future. However, after calling Anunoby and hearing his laughter, he realized it was a prank.
There had been reports suggesting the Raptors were frontrunners to acquire Lillard, which likely contributed to his momentary belief in the message. Nonetheless, Lillard learned not to take everything at face value from his friend Anunoby.