All-star point guard Damian Lillard opened up on being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks and returning home to Portland.

Lillard was a first-round pick in 2012 for the Trail Blazers and won Rookie of the Year before helping the franchise to eight playoff appearances over the next 11 seasons. He spent two years of teaming up with Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee before choosing to come home to the West Coast.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard shared Jrue Holiday’s message after Bucks release, teasing backcourt that ended up materializing.