An overview of the childhood and early education of Damian Lillard, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Damian Lillard, nicknamed "Dame Time," is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers. He also serves as general manager for the Weber State Wildcats men's basketball team. A former Weber State Wildcat himself, where he earned All-American honors, Lillard was drafted sixth overall by Portland in 2012, becoming NBA Rookie of the Year (2012-13). He is a nine-time NBA All-Star, a seven-time All-NBA Team selection, and the Trail Blazers’ all-time leading scorer. He also ranks fourth in NBA history in three-point field goals made, totaling 2,804 by the end of the 2024-2025 season.
On July 15, 1990, Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard Sr. was born. He would grow to become an American professional basketball player.
In the 2010-11 season, Damian Lillard led the Big Sky in scoring, averaging 19.7 points per game. However, ten games into the season, he suffered a foot injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the year.
On December 3, 2011, Damian Lillard scored a college career-high 41 points against San Jose State, including a game-clinching three-point play, leading Weber State to a 91–89 double-overtime win.
In 2012, Damian Lillard earned third-team All-American honors for his performance in college basketball with Weber State. He was later selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft.
In 2012, Damian Lillard, widely regarded as a top point guard prospect, decided to forgo his senior season and enter the NBA draft, finishing his college career as the No. 2 scorer in Weber State history and the No. 5 scorer in Big Sky history.
In 2013, Damian Lillard revived the Never Worry Picnic in Brookfield Park after his standout rookie season. The East Oakland event was discontinued when he was at age 12.
In May 2015, Damian Lillard completed his degree in professional sales from Weber State University.
On March 29, 2018, Damian Lillard had his first child, a son named Damian Jr. They live in West Linn. Lillard established a RESPECT Program to help high school kids in the Portland metro area graduate.
In 2020, Damian Lillard became a teammate with his cousin, Keljin Blevins.
In January 2021, Damian Lillard and his fiancée Kay'La Hanson had twins, a daughter named Kali and a son named Kalii.
In September 2021, Damian Lillard married Kay'La Hanson.
In 2023, Damian Lillard was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks after requesting a trade.
In 2024, Damian Lillard and Kay'La Hanson were divorced.
On August 2, 2025, with Lillard unlikely to play during the 2025–26 NBA season due to recovery from his torn Achilles, he returned to his alma mater of Weber State, being introduced as the new general manager of the men's basketball program.
In 2025, Damian Lillard suffered an Achilles injury during the playoffs and was subsequently released by the Milwaukee Bucks after two seasons. Following his release, Lillard rejoined the Trail Blazers on a three-year deal.
In 2025, Damian Lillard was cleared of deep vein thrombosis but later suffered a torn Achilles tendon during a playoff game, ending his season and putting his future availability into question.
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