Damian Lillard missed his teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo’s wedding to attend another significant event. Giannis and his longtime girlfriend, Mariah Riddlesprigger, tied the knot on September 1, 2024, at the picturesque Costa Navarino resort near Pylos, Greece. The wedding was a star-studded affair, with notable attendees including LeBron James, Serena Williams, and even the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
However, one notable absentee was Damian Lillard. Instead of attending Giannis’ wedding, Lillard was spotted at another wedding on the same day. It turns out that Lillard chose to attend the wedding of his former Portland Trail Blazers teammate, Maurice Harkless. This decision has sparked interest and some debate among fans, especially given the importance of building chemistry between Lillard and Antetokounmpo for the upcoming NBA season.
Dame was at a wedding too (probably not Giannis’ I’m not sure atp) pic.twitter.com/7bqO80fCq8
— 🦌💫 (@GiannisWorld) September 2, 2024
Lillard and Harkless share a deep bond from their time together on the Trail Blazers from 2015 to 2019. Their friendship was evident when Lillard campaigned to keep Harkless on the team during his restricted free agency in 2016. This close relationship likely influenced Lillard’s decision to attend Harkless’ wedding over Giannis’, despite the potential implications for team dynamics.
Despite Lillard’s absence, Giannis’ wedding was a joyous occasion. Among the attendees were several current and former Milwaukee Bucks players, including Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, and Wes Matthews. Middleton, who has been a teammate of Giannis since 2013, served as the best man.
Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, and Wes Matthew’s all at Giannis’s Wedding 💍 pic.twitter.com/78INFaIM5z
— BucksShowYo🦌 (@BucksShowYo) September 1, 2024
