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Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard is an American professional basketball player known for his scoring and long tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Damian Lillard is an American professional basketball guard known for his scoring and long tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers. He is a nine-time NBA All-Star and the franchise's all-time leading scorer.

What it is

Damian Lillard was born in Oakland, California, and played college basketball at Weber State. He was drafted sixth overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2012 NBA Draft and quickly became one of the league's most productive guards.

Key details

Lillard has been a nine-time NBA All-Star and a seven-time All-NBA selection. He is the Portland Trail Blazers' all-time leading scorer and, by the end of the 2024–25 season, ranked fourth all-time in NBA three-pointers made with 2,804. His 2024–25 regular-season averages were 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game.

Why it matters

Lillard's international profile and NBA coverage attract a Canadian audience. He also serves as general manager of the Weber State Wildcats men's basketball program. His trade to the Milwaukee Bucks and subsequent return to Portland after an Achilles injury in 2025 kept him in the spotlight.

In short

  • Nine-time NBA All-Star and seven-time All-NBA selection
  • Portland Trail Blazers' all-time leading scorer
  • Drafted sixth overall in 2012
  • 2024–25 averages: 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists
Canadian angle

Lillard has a Canadian audience through NBA coverage and his international profile as one of the league's best-known guards.

Quick questions

How old is Damian Lillard?
He was born on July 15, 1990, which makes him 35 years old.
What team does Damian Lillard play for?
NBA.com and ESPN list him with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Damian Lillard stats?
NBA.com lists his 2024–25 regular-season averages as 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game.

Sources

  1. NBA.com — https://www.nba.com/player/203081/damian-lillard
    Supports: Birthdate, age, height, weight, current team, position, and 2024–25 per-game statistics.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6606/damian-lillard
    Supports: Current team, position, birthdate, and player bio details.
  3. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Damian-Lillard
    Supports: Biography, 2023 trade to Milwaukee, Achilles injury, waiver, and return to Portland.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damian_Lillard
    Supports: Full name, birth date, Trail Blazers all-time scoring note, All-Star and All-NBA selections, and three-point ranking.
  5. USA Basketball — https://www.usab.com/players/damian-lillard
    Supports: Position, height, weight, hometown, college, and national-team participation.
  6. Basketball-Reference — https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/lillada01.html
    Supports: Biography and career statistical record context.