Lillard's comments show that he's still determined to return to action. Recovering from an Achilles tendon tear has never been an easy task. However, the nine-time All-Star is determined to be healthy and back on the floor for the Bucks.

The Bucks lost to the Pacers in the first round for the second straight year, and the Celtics look like the real winners of the Damian Lillard trade.

Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he spoke to Damian Lillard on Tuesday and the guard said he's "not going out this way" after tearing his left Achilles tendon.