Damian Lillard is confident in his abilities as the free agent ponders his options after the Milwaukee Bucks waived the nine-time All-Star and seven-time All-NBA player on Tuesday.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as NBA Insider Reveals Potential Factor in Bucks Parting Ways With Damian Lillard.

Tuesday morning saw the Milwaukee Bucks move off of nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard in favor of signing Pacers center Myles Turner— leading to one of the league's biggest names hitting the open market.