Lillard spoke for the first time!

Damian Lillard talked about his recovery path in front of the camera for the first time at the Formula Zero Elite Training Camp in Portland. The Trail Blazers star expressed the most realistic experience of the serious injury recovery period in the most plain language: "Sometimes you think you are stuck in place, but a few weeks later suddenly realize - wow, I'm walking very easily."

Lillard is recovering from a devastating injury that he suffered in the playoffs in April this year - the rupture of the Achilles tendon. Medical evaluation shows that such serious injuries require at least 10 months of recovery. This means that fans want to see Coach Lee return to the field, at least until early next year.

This offseason, Lillard's career went through a dramatic turn. The Bucks cut him with an extension clause, and the veteran finally chose to return to where the dream began - the Portland Trail Blazers. The two sides signed a three-year, $42 million contract to continue writing a new chapter for the journey.

Looking back on last season, Lillard handed over the top point guard's data singles in 58 regular season games: averaging 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. What's even more amazing is his offensive efficiency - his shooting percentage is 44.8%, his three-point shooting percentage is 37.6%, and his free throw shooting percentage is as high as 92.1%, and his sight is always online.

From the turn of Milwaukee back to Portland's arms, from the severe pain of rupture of the Achilles tendon to the breakthrough of "walking easily" now, Lillard is writing the prologue of returning in the most Lillard way. Basketball fire in the northwest corner will reignite for him when the Rose City kids put on the torn jersey. All fans are waiting for when "Dame Time", which is never ruthless at that critical moment, will resound through Moda Center again.