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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Damian Lillard is an American professional basketball player known for his scoring and long tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers. Born in Oakland, California, he was drafted sixth overall in 2012 and has been selected to multiple NBA All-Star and All-NBA teams.

Early life and college career

Lillard was born in Oakland and played college basketball at Weber State. He developed into one of the program's most notable alumni before entering the NBA Draft in 2012.

NBA career

He was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2012 and became one of the league's most productive guards. Sources describe him as a prolific scorer and a major figure in Portland franchise history.

2023 trade and return to Portland

Britannica says Lillard was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks shortly before the 2023–24 season and later waived in July 2025 after an Achilles injury. Britannica also says he then rejoined the Trail Blazers.

Achievements and statistics

Lillard has earned multiple All-Star and All-NBA honours and remains among the NBA's most prolific three-point shooters. NBA.com lists his career profile and current statistical averages.

Key facts

  • 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.
  • He was drafted by Portland with the sixth overall pick in 2012.
  • NBA.com lists his 2024–25 regular-season averages as 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game.
  • By the end of the 2024–25 season, he ranked fourth all time in NBA three-pointers made with 2,804.
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Canadian context

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

Frequently asked 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.
Damian Lillard trade?
Britannica says he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks shortly before the 2023–24 season and later returned to the Portland Trail Blazers after being waived in July 2025.
Damian Lillard net worth?
A reliable, current net worth figure is not provided in the supplied high-authority sources.
Damian Lillard wife?
The supplied sources identify his spouse as Kay'La Hanson.

References

  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.