""He said two things, which I love. The first one, he just said, 'I can't believe I'm here.' Then the second one is 'I'm not going out this way.' " - Coach Doc Rivers"
""After missing the Bucks' last 14 regular-season games, Lillard was taken off blood-thinning medication and cleared to resume full basketball activity.""
""The Bucks announced Monday that the seven-time all-NBA guard had torn his Achilles tendon.""
""Lillard played three games in that series as he made a remarkably fast return from deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.""
Bucks guard Damian Lillard recently had surgery on his torn left Achilles tendon, an injury sustained during a playoff game against the Indiana Pacers. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. This injury occurred shortly after Lillard made a comeback from deep vein thrombosis that had sidelined him for significant time. Despite his efforts, the Bucks lost Game 5 without him, ending their playoff run. Coach Doc Rivers shared Lillard's determination to return, highlighting the athlete's resolve after an incredibly challenging season.
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