Holiday the day before the trade: โ€œBefore I even won here, I think I said I'm a Buck for life, and I mean that like deep in my heart. I don't want to play for any other team. I think we have a chance to continue to do great things as the Bucks team and organization, so I want to be in Milwaukee.โ€

Bucks President Peter Feigin on the day the trade was announced: โ€œToday is an exciting day for Milwaukee. When you have the rare opportunity to pair one of the premier NBA players with a highly versatile roster that has lofty goals, you go for it. And we're thrilled to welcome seven-time All-Star Damian Lillard to the Bucks."

Holiday, after formally being traded: "THANK YOU MILWAUKEE. โ€œThank you fans! For those who know me best, they know we are all about family. โ€œMilwaukee- You welcomed me and my family into your city, into your homes, into your hearts. โ€œWe will forever be champions together, and me and my family will forever be grateful and thankful. โ€œUntil next time, thanks for everything!"