There might be no celebration that’s recognized by NBA fans today more than Damian Lillard’s “Dame Time” wrist tap. But through the first 39 games of the season, his Milwaukee Bucks teammates had yet to see it in person—until they were treated to a moment that essentially defined “Dame Time” on Sunday night.
The Bucks trailed by four late in overtime, but a Brook Lopez three-pointer cut it to a one-point game. Then, after De’Aaron Fox made one of two free throws to give the Sacramento Kings a two-point lead with five seconds left in OT, the stage was set for Lillard to give his teammates what they’d asked for all season—the wrist tap.
DAMIAN LILLARD FOR THE WIN AT THE BUZZER! pic.twitter.com/VKTFal8Dxo
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 15, 2024