NBA star Damian Lillard traded to Bucks to join Giannis, and there is a Fresno connection

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo got his wish, apparently.

The Bucks acquired Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard in a three-team deal on Wednesday afternoon. The other team involves the Phoenix Suns.

Giannis now gets to be teammates with Lillard, who apparently was asked a question about who he would like to team up with in the future.

And that question was asked in Fresno at the Phase II barbershop, located at 831 North F Street in downtown Fresno, according to Senior NBA Insider for TNT and Bleacher Report, Chris Haynes.

And why was Giannis in Fresno?

Antetokounmpo practically has made Fresno his home away during the offseason, having visited the area multiple times with his fiancée Mariah Riddlesprigger being from the 559 and a Bullard High alum.

Riddlesprigger is the daughter of former Fresno State standout Pat Riddlesprigger.

When Giannis has time, he’ll come and visit his in-laws.

That time was several months ago.

Anthony Galaviz

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Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription