After spending two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard secured a buyout from the team. It opened the door for a highly anticipated return to the Portland Trail Blazers.

While Lillard’s transition back to Portland was relatively seamless, many NBA veterans are still grappling with the uncertainty of finding a new home in the league. In an interview with the Sideline With Andy Katz podcast, Lillard highlighted both the opportunities and challenges players face today.

“The way that social media has grown. You starting to see a lot of mid-major players become the stars in the NBA. And to be honest I think it’s as easy as it’s ever been to make it to the NBA. And because of that, it’s harder for guys to stay,” Lillard said.

While entering the NBA might be more accessible than ev

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