Damian Lillard

Dame Time in Milwaukee

Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard Sr. (born July 15, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Dame Time", he played college basketball for Weber State and earned third-team All-American honors in 2012. Lillard was selected by the Trail Blazers with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2012–13 season. He is a nine-time NBA All-Star, a seven-time All-NBA Team selection, and the Trail Blazers’ all-time leading scorer.

Quick Facts

Position: Point guard
League: NBA
Team: Portland Trail Blazers
Born: 15 July 1990
Birthplace: Oakland, California, U.S.
College: Weber State (2008–2012)
Draft round: 1

Lore & Background

In 2021, Lillard won a gold medal for the U.S. Olympic team in the 2020 Summer Olympics. That same year, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. In 2023, after a trade request, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he remains under contract.

Reader's Guide

Damian Lillard began his NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers from the 2012 draft until 2023, when he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. After two seasons with the Bucks, he was released in 2025 and rejoined the Trail Blazers on a three-year deal. He is currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers (2025 onward).

Did You Know?

Lillard is also a rapper under the stage name Dame D.O.L.L.A.
Lillard scored a college career-high 40 points for Weber State in a double-overtime win against San Jose State in 2011.