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Trail Blazers hold Lillard welcome ceremony: Yang Hansen hugs and greets him. Walking 142 days after Achilles tendon surgery is normal

1:44pm, 23 September 2025Basketball

On September 22, the Portland Trail Blazers officially held a grand welcome ceremony for Damian Lillard. Lillard attended the ceremony in hip-hop outfit. Portland fans were cheering Dam loudly, and Lillard also thanked Portland fans for their love.

Previously, Lillard talked about returning to the Trail Blazers in an interview: Everything is great, I am not very good at expressing emotions, but I am grateful to be back here. Considering my child’s age and the current situation of the team, I think it’s just right for me to come back to Portland now.

The Trail Blazers have been growing and growing in the past few years. I feel extremely happy when I return to where I have been for 11 years. I feel grateful every day when I wake up. When I wake up, I see the children sending them to school, and I can also drive to my mother's house. This is a blessing. I am so happy, brothers.

After the welcome ceremony, many players from the Trail Blazers came to the court to hug Lillard, and young players such as Kamara, Yang Hansen, Henderson and other young players were present to congratulate him. When Yang Hansen arrived as a Chinese player, I felt that the world was wonderful. Lillard and Yang Hansen were teammates.

The Bucks used extended clauses to sack Lillard's remaining two-year contract of 113 million yuan. Lillard will receive a salary of 22.5 million yuan from the Bucks every year in the next five years. Lillard signed a three-year contract of 41.6 million yuan with the Trail Blazers. This contract contains untradable terms for the 27-28 season. The contract of Lillard's Achilles' severe injury to the Achilles tendon has shown the word respect. After all, Lillard is the greatest star in Portland's history.

There is a detail that everyone should notice. Lillard's walking was not at all, and he walked very smoothly, which shows that her Achilles tendon injury has recovered well.

Lillard underwent Achilles tendon repair surgery on May 3. 142 days have passed. In an interview on August 9, Lillard said that although this is a huge injury, it has recovered very quickly with the advancement of science. He can go downstairs and walk after only three months of surgery. Of course, he cannot exercise yet, but his daily life has no effect.

Portland fans gave Lillard the highest respect, and Lillard will also end his personal career in the city, perhaps this is the best ending.

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