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). He also serves as an assistant coach for the Weber State Wildcats men's basketball program in the Big Sky Conference. 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.
- Role
- Point Guard
- Affiliation
- Milwaukee Bucks (2023–present)
- Draft Year
- 2012
- Nickname
- Dame Time
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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.
In Their Own Story
On October 31, Lillard made an immediate impact in his NBA debut against the Los Angeles Lakers, recording 23 points and 11 assists to join Oscar Robertson and Allen Iverson as the only rookies with at least 20 points and 10 assists in a first game. His rookie season was historic; he became the first Trail Blazer to win an All-Star Weekend event by taking home the Skills Challenge title. On January 11 against the Golden State Warriors, he set a rookie-record seven 3-pointers en route to 37 points. He capped the year as a unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year, leading all rookies in scoring (19.0 ppg) and assists (6.5 apg). In the 2014 playoffs against the Houston Rockets, Lillard delivered an iconic moment in Game 6, hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer to win the series 99–98, becoming the first player since John Stockton to make such a shot to end a playoff series.
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.
- He was a unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year in 2012–13.
- Lillard scored a college career-high 41 points for Weber State in a double-overtime win against San Jose State in 2011.
- He is the Trail Blazers' all-time leading scorer.
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