Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard Sr. (born July 15, 1990 ) is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). From Damon Stoudamire to Damian Lillard, he has covered the team for over two decades. In addition to his 25 points, five assists, five boards, and one steal per game, the Portland Trail Blazers forward is the only player in NBA history to top 25 points, five assists, five boards, and one steal per game. A lot of the things I am going to be interested in when Im done playing, Im going to need a college degree for those things. Because of his skill set, he is one of the best players in the league. I remembered after [that shooting] happened they had metal detectors at games and your mom couldnt bring her purse in. At the 2010 All-Star Game, he became the first NBA player to participate in all five events. You couldnt tell me it wasnt going to happen.. But as 11th-seeded Bullard, which traveled three hours from Fresno for this game, advances to the NorCal final while No. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? Damian Lillard averages 32.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. He didnt want us to lose. I stayed there for like two more days and I begged my dad to leave. Young saved his best and longest rant for Lillard. They were right. And Lillard sat out when Portland won this season's first meeting, 106-95 on Nov. 10 in New Orleans. We dont do anything until after your education is taken care of. Williams was reportedly an innocent bystander trapped in a fight between two men. It was crazy that we didnt think he was crazy.. He drew two charges Saturday night on defense but was called for as many on the other end. Lillard found a home at Oakland High, where he led the league in scoring his junior season. Im not scared of nobody. He could score the ball but he would not play a lick of defense.. And simply put, when its Lillard Time, theres no need to check your watch. Rap stars Fetty Wap, DJ Esco and Lil Uzi Vert also performed on a makeshift stage before Lillards arrival for the students, who knew all the latest dances and hip-hop slang. I think its a story that has been told so many times, and people know how much I embrace my story and being an underdog. With a career earnings of around $350 million, he would have a net worth of around $500 million. He still has some things to learn and work on but hes a kid that steps up to the challenge. Its just unbelievable, Gamble says. In a performance that coach Chauncey Billups called a piece of art, Lillard scored a franchise-record 71 points, which included a Blazers-record 13 3-pointers, to Since he was a member of the Portland Trail Blazers, he has had several great seasons, but has yet to win a scoring title. He was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Year twice and led the Wildcats to the NCAA Tournament in each of his four years. Damian Lillard Weber State certainly was fortunate Lillard signed before averaging 28 points as a senior at Oakland High. If I was a high school student, I would say, He did that from here. So I was like, Man, this is going to be crazy tonight.. That player was none other than Damian Lillard. All Williams could do was fall to the floor. He is shooting 45% from the field and 38% from three-point range this season, scoring a total of 27 points on the season. Lillard set franchise and career marks with 71 points tied for the most in the NBA this season and 13 3-pointers in the Portland Trail Blazers 131 -114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Born: Jul 15, 1990 (32 years old) Birthplace/Hometown: Oakland, California. Rappers Lil Uzi Vert, Fetty Wap and DJ Esco even showed up to support. All rights reserved (About Us). Damian Lillard attended Oakland in Oakland, California and Weber State. WebDamian Lillard G #0. Damian Lillard averaged 19.4 points as a junior. After all the points, and all the long bombs in the first half Lillard hit four 3-pointers from 32 feet and beyond in the first half Lillard came out in the second half and passed. He added a driving layup and a free throw. As Watkins explained, Lillards size and role as a facilitator was a hang up for bigger colleges. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. One game after the most prolific scoring output of his stellar career, Damian Lillard recorded his lowest point total in a game in more than five weeks. He played college basketball for the Weber State Wildcats and earned third-team All-American honors in 2012. He was selected by Portland with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft. He has been named Oregon Sportswriter of the Year four times by the National Sports Media Association and has been recognized by APSE and the Pro Basketball Writers Association. When the Blazers team bus pulls into Oracle this afternoon, Lillard will have already repeated countless times that its no big deal. A piece of art.. Damian Lillard gives back to his Oakland, California, high school in a really big way. Before all the fame and fortune, Lillard attended St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda, California, the same high school of NBA legend Jason Kidd. It just kept getting louder and louder every time he made a shot, and then it was even loud when he shot a shot and missed the oooooooh that was even loud. Lillard and Adidas donated money to help refurbish Oakland Highs gym, add a new scoreboard and build a desperately needed weight room that led to the disposal of aged steel weights. On Saturday, Lillard planted seeds throughout the team that its urgency needed to rise for the seasons final 23 games, and he was intent on showing the way. Lillard thrived at Weber under coach Randy Rahe. And when they trapped him, he made the right passes. "It's just a tough loss on our home floor. Or write about sports? He worked into the Arroyo High varsity starting lineup as a 5-foot-5 freshman, but once it became clear his coach would not return, Lillard searched for a new school. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 2 Oakland upset in NorCal semis, but a young roster headlined by rising star Damian Lillard on Twitter: "Shoutout to McDaniel High School's RESPECT Student of The Month, Mekai Anderson. During his freshman season, he averaged 12.5 points. at The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The highlight of that night was when, in a tie game, Lillard dribbled the ball upcourt with 13 seconds left. The only reason that Damian Lillard has never won a scoring title is that he has yet to make a three-point shot. Lillard was unfamiliar with the death of Williams and became surprised and solemn once he heard the news. But on Sunday, he allowed himself to continue what had become a celebratory tradition when he set a scoring mark taking a picture holding the boxscore of his scoring achievement, with the number of the record in bold, black ink, a nod to Wilt Chamberlains famous photo when he scored 100 points in 1962. Damian Lillard is on Twitter at Dame_Lillard. Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. With 19.8 points per game, Williams produced at about the same clip this season as Lillard did (19.4 ppg) after he transferred in for his junior year in 2006-07. The guard is a rarity in professional sports today, as he has spent his entire 10-year career with the team that drafted him, despite rumors circulating he might sign with a different team. It was good for all the students to see how important that part is. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. And that was just so impressive to me.. ), Position: Lillard, a long-range sharpshooter in the mold of Steph Curry, was already shooting at a high clip from beyond the arc in high school. Money played well. McDaniel Highs TaKwain Montgomery is the epitome of Show Up, Work Hard and Be Kind. New Orleans is playing the sixth contest of a stretch in which seven of eight are on the road. Oakland in Oakland, California, Draft: You couldnt leave the locker room with your gym bag until you were leaving the school. Theres also a stage that can host school Christmas pageants. He worked harder than everybody else, Gamble says. While these arent the most eye-popping stats, Lillard was a three-star recruit out of high school and caught the attention of Weber State, where he excelled. As a senior, he averaged 22.4 points and 5.2 assists per game, as well as leading Oakland to a 23-9 record. As a junior, he finished second in the country in points per game. All five of his points after intermission were earned at the stripe. Lillard was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft and has since established himself as one of the best players in the league. M. He wanted us to play on, Watkins said. WebDamian Lillard has made at least $193,078,512 playing professional basketball. When we played at Mack, the seats were right on the court and they were always saying a lot of stuff in the crowd. In the summer of 2007, Lillard was a member of Oaklands premier Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball program, the Oakland Rebels. That was actually the first time being tested in my career after a game.. He played for the varsity basketball team at his high school in Oakland, California. There were students with weapons at the football game, too.. After his solid junior year, Lilllard would declare for the NBA Draft, and the Portland Trail Blazers would take him No. Damian Lillard, the son of Gina and Houston Lillard, was born on July 15, 1990, in Oakland, California. Lillard was a 5-foot-11 guard with no scholarship offers from major schools when he graduated from Oakland High in 2008. The Houston Rockets certainly fit that category and Damian Lillard did all that he could to make sure an upset loss didnt become a possibility. But I was like, usually when I have those types of games or got my career high in the past, Jim Taylor would always make me do it. I was at St. [Josephs Notre Dame High School] my sophomore year and at the end of the first marking period I was ineligible for a little bit. When he got antsy, he practiced dribbling with his left hand, or shot alone on the side rims. Damian Lillard has made at least $193,078,512 playing professional basketball. PORTLAND, Ore. For years, people have been urging Damian Lillard to get into art. THE DAILY CAMPUS1266 STORRS ROADSTORRS, CT 06269, USA860-486-3407. Join our linker program. High School: Oakland High School [Oakland, California] He even staged his own rap performance for the high schoolers there, as he makes rap music under the alias Dame D.O.L.L.A. Williams, who had only played AAU before this season, said I always knew I had the talent, but that playing at the varsity high school level required a new level of discipline. Though Houston Lillard, Sr., and Gina Johnson raised their children in an ocean blue bungalow a couple miles away, Damian spent many childhood days at his grandparents house in the heart of Brookfield. He wasnt forcing at all.. Right, Born: After the performances by famous rappers, after the jersey retirement, the man whose name adorns the far wall grabbed the microphone. But baby brother kept fighting. Almost casual, like he made it look easy.. We present them here for purely educational purposes. As one of the worlds most talented basketball players, he is an imposing figure. For the Wildcats, Lillard averaged 22.4 points per game, 5.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists during his senior season. So when I walked in the locker room, I was like, I dont even want to hold this paper up; I already know people are expecting it. Lillard was a three-time All Oct 15, 2021. Ive been blessed to coach a lot of great ones. First off, Lillard raps under the pseudonym Dame D.O.L.L.A. Still, he scored 20 or more points for the 22nd consecutive appearance. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Everyone knew he was taking the shot at that point, but it didnt matter Lillard was too quick. Lillard scored 60 points on Jan. 25 during a victory over Utah. I think thats the main thing, I dont fear people. Williams, already taller than Lillard, is adept at slashing through traffic and getting to the rim, often drawing contact in the process. The team has not yet made a decision on when Lillard will return to the court. In fact, according to the Portland Trail Blazers, Lillard has a career shooting percentage of 29.1% on three-point shots. As a result, he signed a two-year, $120 million extension this winter, and he will lead a reorganized team in the coming season, with Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant, and Jusuf Nurkic joining him. But within those city limits, he learned something more valuable. Young ran child-labor camps, not practices, working his players inside the abandoned gymnasium of an adult school. save for a section behind Lillard full of school-age children from a local church That doesnt mean its always going to go right, or its always going to be fun, but whatever happens we have to keep marching forward. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He wants to get there.. 15 Sacred Heart Prep shocks Folsom, The Kings Academy survives Ygnacio Valley run, advances to NorCal D-III quarterfinals. The extension would keep Portlands star player under contract until 2026-27, though he has a player option for that year. One, it was his first game back after the break because Billups held him out of Thursdays game at Sacramento as a precaution after the team had a stressful, weather-plagued trip. Im positive that a lot of them had that kind of feeling. Dame_Lillard Lillard was small, no match on the block against his bulky brother Houston, Jr. Hes three-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, two-time NCAA champion at Davidson and the 2017 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player. The High School Slight That Drives Damian Lillard To This Day Lillard finished his collegiate career ranked second in school history with 1,934 career points, fifth in Big Sky Conference history. Portland (29-31) moved into 11th place in the West, one-half game behind New Orleans and Minnesota for the final two play-in berths, and three games behind Phoenix for the fourth seed and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Center Jonas Valanciunas (calf) and guard Josh Richardson (quadriceps) are listed as questionable. I think Weber did a great job recruiting him and making him feel at home.. WebLillard played for coach Orlando Watkins at Oakland High School his final two years of high school where he was first-team all-league. Two-hour practices, hed yell at us, call us every name in the book, throw hard-ass passes and the ball would hit us in the chest, Lillard says. After taking a 36-31 lead into halftime, Oaklands offense went silent to open the second half. As soon as the buzzer sounded, Oakland junior Money Williams put his head in his hands and collapsed, while all around him, triumphant opponents did their best not to trample him in their celebration. Lillard wears a tattoo of a psalms scripture on his left arm in honor of his Christian faith. He averaged 19.4 points as a junior and 22.4 points and 5.3 assists as a senior, earning First Team All-League honors both years. Try a week on us. Damian Lillard gives back to his Oakland, California, high school in a really big way. And (sometimes) Im looking at it at I dont even know what the hell that is (like) why is this an expensive piece of art?. pic.twitter.com/2bxOgvcUKm. A sturdy 6-5, Watts looks like a man among boys and played like it. He is expected to lead a new team with Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant, and Jusuf Nurkic. I didnt want to be here. While few schools showed Lillard interest, the right one came calling. Easily they had about 15 points if not more just on us scoring and them just running. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? For me, its the beauty in it for where we are as a team, for one, Lillard said. Oakland streets are no joke. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In Tuesdays 118 101 loss to the Jazz, Damian Lillard led all players with 21 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT). This offseason, Watkins says, he needs to learn when to avoid contact. That places him third all time behind Kobe Bryant (five) and Wilt Chamberlain (32). IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? Writers Note: This article was written as recently as the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday night home game against the Houston Rockets. He never gave up on what appeared to be lofty NBA dreams despite being told at the second of the three high schools he attended that he should pursue something else. Besides, Lillard needed the practice if he was ever going to stop his shot from getting stuffed. More recently, Lillard has gone back to his roots, raising money to improve his alma maters gym, music facilities and a new weight room. -- Aaron Fentress | afentress@Oregonian.com | @AaronJFentress (Twitter), @AaronJFentress (Instagram), @AaronFentress (Facebook). He has it: Behind brilliance of Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers still alive, They know what I do: Damian Lillard wont be deterred by failure or detractors. For his sophomore year, Lillard transferred to St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda, California, the same private school that had produced former NBA point guard Jason Kidd; but by years end, a lack of playing time prompted Lillard to transfer schools yet again.
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