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Damian Lillard

Guard · Portland Trail Blazers · 6'2", 200 lb · Born Jul 15, 1990 · Oakland, California · Drafted 6th overall, 2012
9× All-StarDame TimeFranchise scorer3× 3PT champ
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In short

Damian Lillard is a star point guard and the Portland Trail Blazers' all-time leading scorer — a nine-time All-Star known as 'Dame Time' for his clutch, deep-range shot-making. Drafted 6th in 2012 out of Weber State and named unanimous Rookie of the Year, he spent 11 seasons in Portland, won an All-Star Game MVP, and returned to the Blazers in 2025 while recovering from a torn Achilles suffered in the 2025 playoffs.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceWed, Nov 11
vsSacramento KingsDrop coverage
Proj. points
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range -2.7–2.7
Line 0
50%
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Team win
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114–111
Poi 0 Lean overReb 0 Lean overAss 0 Lean overPRA 0 Lean over
Likely on himDe'Andre Hunter· 74 Perimeter DSolid defender
5+ pts5%

Model lines Lillard at 0 pts (range -2.7–2.7) vs a 0 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (50%).

Biggest edge: scheme fit — drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.

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The franchise icon and 'Dame Time' legend — a clutch, deep-range scoring point guard for the Blazers.

From Weber State, Lillard was drafted 6th in 2012 and won unanimous Rookie of the Year.

🏫 Weber State · 6th, 2012Oakland, CA

He became the franchise's all-time leading scorer and a nine-time All-Star.

9× All-StarAll-time scorer

Famous for series-winning buzzer-beaters, he traded to Milwaukee, then returned to Portland.

Dame TimeMIL → return

He tore his Achilles in the 2025 playoffs and is expected to miss 2025-26.

🩹 Torn AchillesOut 2025-26
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2025-26
DNP
injured
Status
Rehab
Role
Star
when healthy
Team
Blazers
LIFE

Roots & the rise

The franchise icon and 'Dame Time' legend — a clutch, deep-range scoring point guard for the Blazers.

Damian Lillard was born in Oakland, California and starred at Weber State before Portland drafted him 6th in 2012, winning unanimous Rookie of the Year. Over 11 seasons he became the franchise's all-time leading scorer and one of the game's most feared clutch shooters, earning the nickname 'Dame Time.'

A nine-time All-Star, seven-time All-NBA selection, three-time Three-Point Contest champion, and 2024 All-Star Game MVP, he was traded to Milwaukee in 2023 before re-signing with Portland in July 2025. He is recovering from a torn left Achilles suffered in the 2025 playoffs and is expected to miss the 2025-26 season.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Lillard is a Portland icon and a genuine cultural figure — a father of three, a Weber State product turned franchise legend, and an accomplished rapper under the name Dame D.O.L.L.A. ('Different On Levels the Lord Allows') with multiple albums. He returned to Portland on a deal with a no-trade clause, and was named general manager of Weber State's program, cementing his roots.

His on-court identity is deep-range, clutch scoring — a point guard with limitless shooting range, self-created offense, and a legendary knack for series-winning buzzer-beaters ('Dame Time'). He ranks among the NBA's all-time leaders in three-pointers made; his defining variable now is his recovery from a torn Achilles, with the team prioritizing his long-term health.

PERSONALITY

The person

A clutch, deep-range scoring point guard — limitless shooting, self-creation, and 'Dame Time' nerve.

Deep-range shooterLimitless range and one of the NBA's top three-point scorers.
Clutch legend'Dame Time' — famous series-winning buzzer-beaters.
Franchise iconThe Blazers' all-time leading scorer.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Star Point Guard · Logo Shooter
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
84/100
Scoring88
Playmaking82
Rebounding35
Perimeter D48
Rim protection15
Spacing90
Athleticism68
Clutch94
Deep-range shooterClutch closerFranchise legend
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

A deep-range, clutch legend

Lillard's value is elite, deep-range scoring — a point guard with limitless shooting range, self-created offense, and legendary clutch nerve, averaging around 25 points a game for his career and ranking among the NBA's all-time three-point leaders. His 'Dame Time' buzzer-beaters and offensive gravity make him one of the great scoring guards of his era.

Recovery is the story

The defining variable now is health — a torn left Achilles in the 2025 playoffs is a serious injury that will cost him the 2025-26 season, with Portland prioritizing a full recovery. When healthy, he remains a franchise-level scorer and beloved icon; his outlook rests on that rehab and how much of his elite shot-making he can reclaim.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-2600.00.00.00.0

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

2019Scored 50 and hit a 37-foot series-winning buzzer-beater vs. Oklahoma City
FranchiseThe Trail Blazers' all-time leading scorer; a nine-time All-Star
InjuryTore his left Achilles in the 2025 playoffs; expected to miss 2025-26

Hardware

9×
NBA All-Star
1×
Rookie of the Year (2013)
3×
3-Point Contest champion
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

A franchise icon and clutch scoring legend rehabbing a torn Achilles — 'Dame Time' returns home.

Lillard re-signed with Portland as a franchise icon, but a torn Achilles will keep him out for 2025-26, with the team prioritizing a full recovery. When healthy, he remains a deep-range, clutch scoring point guard and one of the great shooters of his era; his outlook rests on that rehab.

Shooting / rangeHistoric
ClutchHistoric
PlaymakingStrong
Health (Achilles)Out 2025-26

Contract

Deal
3 yr / $42M re-signed 2025
Legacy
Franchise icon all-time scorer
Status
Rehab out 2025-26
Bottom line

A Portland legend and 'Dame Time' clutch scoring icon — a deep-range shooting great and the franchise's all-time scorer, now dedicating 2025-26 to recovering from a torn Achilles.

FAQ

Quick answers

What is Damian Lillard known for?

Deep-range, clutch scoring — 'Dame Time' — including legendary series-winning buzzer-beaters; he's a nine-time All-Star and the Blazers' all-time leading scorer.

What happened to Damian Lillard in 2025?

He tore his left Achilles in the 2025 playoffs and, after re-signing with Portland, is expected to miss the entire 2025-26 season.

Does Damian Lillard have a music career?

Yes — he records as Dame D.O.L.L.A. and has released multiple albums.