Damian Lillard
Born 1990 · Age 35
American professional basketball player (point guard), 9× NBA All-Star, Olympic gold medalist, rapper (Dame D.O.L.L.A.), and collegiate executive (Weber State GM). Drafted 6th overall in 2012; franchise all-time leading scorer for the Portland Trail Blazers; traded to Milwaukee in 2023, then rejoined Portland in 2025.
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Life & Career Timeline
Born in Oakland, California
Born Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard Sr. in Oakland, California to Gina Johnson and Houston Lillard, Sr.
Began high school varsity at Arroyo High School
Joined varsity starting lineup as a freshman at Arroyo High School as a 5'5" freshman (approx. 2004–05 school year).
Transferred to Oakland High School (junior year)
After a brief transfer to St. Joseph Notre Dame, Lillard moved to Oakland High School before his junior year and played under coach Orlando Watkins.
Committed to Weber State
Accepted a scholarship offer to play for Weber State University (Big Sky Conference).
Enrolled at Weber State University
Began collegiate career at Weber State (2008–2012).
Senior year high school statistics
As a senior at Oakland HS averaged 22.4 points and 5.2 assists per game leading the team to a 23–9 record.
Big Sky Freshman of the Year
As a Weber State freshman averaged 11.5 ppg and was named Big Sky Conference Freshman of the Year and first-team All-Big Sky.
Big Sky Player of the Year (first)
In his sophomore season raised scoring to 19.9 ppg, led Weber State to the conference championship and was named Big Sky Player of the Year.
Suffered season-ending foot injury (medical redshirt)
Ten games into the 2010–11 season Lillard suffered a foot injury that forced him to take a medical redshirt and miss the remainder of the year.
College career-high 41 points vs San Jose State
Scored a collegiate career-high 41 points, including a game-clinching three-point play in double-overtime (Weber State 91–89).
Second Big Sky Player of the Year / All-American honors
Named Big Sky Player of the Year for the second time and earned third-team All-American honors; finished Weber State career with 1,934 points.
Declared for and entered 2012 NBA Draft
Skipped his senior season and entered the 2012 NBA draft.
Drafted 6th overall by Portland Trail Blazers
Selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
NBA debut: 23 pts, 11 ast
Recorded 23 points and 11 assists in his NBA debut against the Los Angeles Lakers, joining Oscar Robertson and Allen Iverson with a 20/10 debut.
Broke NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season
Set the all-time NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a single season with 185, surpassing Stephen Curry's 166.
NBA Rookie of the Year (unanimous)
Won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award for the 2012–13 season unanimously, after averaging 19.0 ppg and 6.5 apg in 82 starts.
Won NBA All-Star Skills Challenge
Became first Trail Blazer to win an event at NBA All-Star Weekend by winning the Skills Challenge (All-Star Weekend 2013).
Completed Weber State degree
Finished his bachelor's degree in professional sales from Weber State University (fulfilled promise to his mother).
Signed five-year, $120M extension with Portland
Signed a five-year contract extension worth $120 million with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Scored career-high 51 points vs Warriors
Scored a career-high 51 points in a 137–105 win over the Golden State Warriors (also historic stat line with steals/assists).
Won Magic Johnson Award (2016–17 season)
Recipient of the Magic Johnson Award honoring excellence on the court with cooperation and dignity in media/public relations.
Named to All-NBA First Team
Selected to the All-NBA First Team for the 2017–18 season (third player in franchise history to earn First Team honors).
Signed four-year, $196M supermax extension
Signed a four-year supermax contract extension reportedly worth $196 million (player option in final season).
Playoff 37-foot buzzer-beater; 50 points vs Thunder
Hit a 37-foot, series-clinching buzzer-beating 3-pointer and scored 50 points to eliminate the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the 2019 playoffs.
Scored 60 points (career then-high)
Recorded a then career-high 60 points in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
Scored 61 points vs Warriors (career high)
Scored a career-high 61 points (with 10 rebounds, 7 assists) in a 129–124 OT win vs Golden State.
Named cover athlete for NBA 2K21
Selected as the cover athlete for the video game NBA 2K21.
NBA Player of the Seeding Games (Orlando bubble)
Led the NBA in scoring (37.6 ppg) and assists (9.6 apg) during the Orlando seeding games; voted Player of the Seeding Games.
Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team
Selected as one of the members of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team.
Won Olympic Gold with Team USA at Tokyo 2020
Member of the U.S. men's national team that won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021).
Signed two-year, $122M extension (post-2021–22 season)
Signed a two-year extension reportedly worth $122 million to keep him under contract through 2026–27.
Underwent abdominal surgery; ruled out for season
Had surgery to repair an abdominal injury (Jan 13, 2022); later ruled out for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.
Became Portland's all-time leading scorer
Passed Clyde Drexler (18,040) to become the Trail Blazers' all-time leading scorer.
Scored 60 points (Portland season)
Scored 60 points (nine 3-pointers) along with seven rebounds, eight assists and three steals in a 134–124 win over Utah.
Won NBA Three-Point Contest
Won the Three-Point Contest during 2023 All-Star Weekend.
Hit game-winning 3 in 2023 All-Star Game
Hit the game-winning 3-pointer for Team Giannis in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
Scored career-high 71 points (franchise-high 13 threes)
Recorded a career-high and franchise-high 71 points with 13 three-pointers in a 131–114 win over the Houston Rockets.
Recorded triple-double (31 pts, 13 reb, 12 ast)
Logged a triple-double with 31 points, a season-high 13 rebounds and 12 assists in a win over Detroit.
Traded to Milwaukee Bucks in three-team deal
Traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team trade that moved Jrue Holiday and others; Portland received multiple players and picks.
Milwaukee Bucks debut — 39 points
Made Bucks debut with 39 points and eight rebounds in a 118–117 season-opening victory; franchise record for debut scoring.
Passed Kyle Korver for 5th all-time in 3-pointers
Made his 2,451st career three-pointer to move past Kyle Korver into 5th on the NBA's all-time list.
Surpassed 20,000 career points
Recorded 40 points in a win and surpassed 20,000 career points, joining a small group with 20,000+ points, 5,000+ assists and 2,000+ threes.
Named 2024 NBA All-Star Game MVP
Named MVP of the NBA All-Star Game (2024).
Won NBA Cup (Milwaukee)
Won the NBA Cup with the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2023–24 season.
Buzzer-beater game-winner vs Sacramento (OT win)
Hit a buzzer-beating, game-winning three-pointer and finished with 29 points and 8 assists in a 143–142 OT win.
Rapper moniker 'Dame D.O.L.L.A.' (ongoing)
Maintains a parallel career as a rapper under the stage name Dame D.O.L.L.A.; released music and performed outside of basketball (no specific release dates given in source).
Career three-point ranking (end of 2024–25 season)
Ranked fourth on the NBA's all-time list of three-point field goals made with 2,804 as of the end of the 2024–25 season.
Diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in right calf
Missed the remainder of the regular season after being diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right calf (March 2025).
Tore left Achilles tendon in playoffs
Suffered a left Achilles tear during the 2025 playoffs (Apr 28, 2025) and was ruled out for the season.
Waived by Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks waived Damian Lillard after two seasons (report dated July 1, 2025).
Rejoined Portland Trail Blazers on three-year deal
Reportedly finalizing/signing a three-year contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers after being waived by Milwaukee (mid-July 2025 reports).
Hired as General Manager of Weber State men's basketball
Reportedly hired to serve as general manager of the Weber State Wildcats men's basketball program (reported Aug 3, 2025).
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