Childhood and Education Journey of Damian Lillard in Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Damian Lillard, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Damian Lillard, nicknamed "Dame Time", is a highly accomplished American professional basketball player currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. He was drafted sixth overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2012, where he spent the majority of his career and became the franchise's all-time leading scorer. Lillard earned NBA Rookie of the Year honors in 2013 and was a seven-time NBA All-Star and seven-time All-NBA Team selection. He played college basketball at Weber State, earning All-American honors in 2012 before entering the NBA.
July 15, 1990: Damian Lillard's Birth
On July 15, 1990, Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard Sr. was born. He is now known as a professional basketball player in the NBA.
2012: NBA Draft Entry
In 2012, Damian Lillard decided to skip his senior season to enter the NBA draft. He finished his college career as the No. 2 scorer in Weber State history and the No. 5 scorer in Big Sky history.
2012: All-American Honors and NBA Draft
In 2012, Damian Lillard earned third-team All-American honors while playing college basketball for the Weber State Wildcats. He was also selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft.
2013: Revived Never Worry Picnic
In 2013, Damian Lillard revived the Never Worry Picnic in Brookfield Park, an East Oakland event that was discontinued when he was 12.
May 2015: Completion of Degree
In May 2015, Damian Lillard completed his degree in professional sales from Weber State University.
2016: Release of "The Letter O"
In 2016, Damian Lillard released his first studio album, The Letter O, under the stage name Dame D.O.L.L.A. It charted on the Billboard 200.
2017: Release of "Confirmed"
In 2017, Damian Lillard released his second studio album, Confirmed, under the stage name Dame D.O.L.L.A. It placed on the indie charts.
March 29, 2018: Birth of Son
On March 29, 2018, Damian Lillard's first child, a son named Damian Jr., was born.
2019: Release of "Big D.O.L.L.A."
In 2019, Damian Lillard released his third studio album, Big D.O.L.L.A., under the stage name Dame D.O.L.L.A. It placed on the indie charts.
January 2021: Birth of Twins
In January 2021, Damian Lillard's fiancée Kay’La Hanson gave birth to twins, a daughter named Kali and a son named Kalii.
September 2021: Marriage to Kay'La Hanson
In September 2021, Damian Lillard married Kay'La Hanson.
2024: Divorce from Kay'La Hanson
In 2024, Damian Lillard and Kay'La Hanson divorced.
