By all accounts, there was never really any bad blood between star guard Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks, nor was there tension between Lillard and star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. But within the team,

Damian Lillard’s agent, Aaron Goodwin, has made headlines again. In response to the Bucks’ surprising decision to waive Lillard in July 2025, Goodwin blamed the team’s system for Lillard’s underwhelming tenure in Milwaukee, which resulted in two straight first-round exits to the Pacers.

Lillard's move to Portland didn't stop his agent, Aaron Goodwin, from sharing parting words with the Bucks. Goodwin claimed that their playing style, which centered around two-time MVP and nine-time All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, limited Lillard's production on both offense and defense.