The move from Milwaukee makes Lillard a rare star-level free agent who could sign for as little as the veteran's minimum. Several reports indicated that Lillard is thrilled to be getting out of Milwaukee (while getting his full payment) in a way that lets him choose his next destination.

Getting to 10 signature models means a lot, but I wanted to use this 10th shoe to make a real statement and bring the price down under $100,” Lillard wrote. “I’ve had my secondary Dame Certified line priced under $100 for a few years now,