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. He also serves as the general manager of the Weber State Wildcats men's basketball program. A former Weber State player and 2012 All-American, Lillard was drafted sixth overall by Portland in 2012 and named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2013. He is a nine-time NBA All-Star, a seven-time All-NBA Team selection and the Trail Blazers’ all-time leading scorer. He ranks among the NBA's all-time leaders in three-point field goals made.

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July 15, 1990: Damian Lillard's Birth

On July 15, 1990, Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard Sr. was born. He would become a professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers and general manager of the Weber State Wildcats men's basketball program.

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2010: Leading Big Sky in Scoring and Foot Injury

In the 2010–11 season, Damian Lillard led the Big Sky in scoring with 19.7 points per game before suffering a foot injury ten games into the season. This injury forced him to take a medical redshirt and sidelined him for the rest of the year.

2012: All-American honors and NBA Draft

In 2012, Damian Lillard earned third-team All-American honors while playing college basketball for Weber State. Later that year, he was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the sixth overall pick in the NBA draft.

2013: Revived Never Worry Picnic

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.

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, Damian 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, Damian 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, Damian Lillard married Kay'La Hanson.

2021: Lillard Likely To Miss Remainder of 2021-22 Season

On February 10, 2022, Blazers interim general manager Joe Cronin stated that Damian Lillard would "most likely" not play again during the 2021–22 season. On March 21, Lillard was officially ruled out for the remainder of the season. This was the first time since Lillard's rookie season that Portland missed the playoffs, finishing the season with a 27–55 record.

January 13, 2022: Abdominal Surgery

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

2023: Trade to Milwaukee Bucks

In 2023, Damian Lillard was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks after requesting a trade.

2024: Divorce From Kay'La Hanson

By 2024, Damian Lillard and Kay'La Hanson were divorced.

August 2, 2025: Named General Manager of Weber State Basketball

On August 2, 2025, with Damian Lillard unlikely to play during the 2025–26 NBA season due to his 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.

2025: Torn Achilles Tendon

During the 2025 NBA playoffs, Damian Lillard suffered a torn Achilles tendon, ending his season and casting doubt on his availability for the 2025-26 season.

2025: Achilles Injury and Return to Trail Blazers

In 2025, after suffering an Achilles injury during the playoffs, Damian Lillard was released by the Milwaukee Bucks after two seasons and subsequently rejoined the Trail Blazers on a three-year deal.