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 prominent American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers and the general manager of the Weber State Wildcats men's basketball program. He played college basketball for Weber State, earning All-American honors. Drafted sixth overall by the Trail Blazers in 2012, he was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2013. A nine-time NBA All-Star and seven-time All-NBA Team selection, Lillard is the Trail Blazers' all-time leading scorer. By the end of the 2024-25 season, he ranked fourth in NBA history for three-point field goals made, solidifying his status as one of the league's premier players.

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July 15, 1990: Damian Lillard's Birth

On July 15, 1990, Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard Sr. was born. He would grow up to become a professional basketball player.

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2012: NBA Draft and All-American Honors

In 2012, Damian Lillard earned third-team All-American honors. Also in 2012, he was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the sixth overall pick in the NBA draft.

2012: Entry into the NBA Draft

In 2012, widely regarded as the top point guard prospect in the country, Damian Lillard decided to skip his senior season to enter the NBA draft, finishing his college career as the No. 2 scorer in Weber State history (1,934 points) and the No. 5 scorer in Big Sky history.

2013: Revived Never Worry Picnic

In 2013, Lillard revived the Never Worry Picnic in Brookfield Park after his standout rookie season.

May 2015: Graduation from Weber State University

In May 2015, Damian Lillard completed his degree in professional sales from Weber State University.

March 29, 2018: Birth of Son, Damian Jr.

On March 29, 2018, Damian Lillard had his first child, a son named Damian Jr.

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2020: Co-owner of Damian Lillard Toyota

In 2020, Lillard, along with longtime friend and business partner Brian Sanders, became co-owner of a Toyota dealership, now known as Damian Lillard Toyota, in McMinnville, Oregon.

January 2021: Birth of Twins

In January 2021, Lillard had his second and third child after his fiancée Kay'La Hanson gave birth to twins, a daughter named Kali and a son named Kalii.

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September 2021: Marriage to Kay'La Hanson

In September 2021, Lillard married Kay'La Hanson.

January 13, 2022: Surgery for Abdominal Injury

On January 13, 2022, Damian Lillard underwent surgery for an abdominal injury and was ruled out for 6–8 weeks.

2024: Divorce from Kay'La Hanson

By 2024, Lillard and Hanson were divorced.

August 2, 2025: General Manager of Weber State

On August 2, 2025, Lillard returned to his alma mater of Weber State, being introduced as the new general manager of the men's basketball program.

2025: Torn Achilles Tendon

In 2025, During Game 4 of the series, Lillard suffered a non-contact left calf injury, an MRI revealed that Lillard had suffered a torn Achilles tendon, ending his season, while also putting his availability for the 2025–26 season into question.