Damian Lillard is an American basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Damian Lillard is a professional basketball player who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. Let’s know more about Lillard’s life, career, net worth, etc.
Damian Lillard Facts
| Birth Place | Oakland, California |
| Father’s Name | Houston Lillard |
| Mother’s Name | Gina Johnson |
| Star Sign | Cancer |
| College | Weber State University |
| Net Worth (2023) | $110 million |
| Salary (2023) | $45,640,084 |
| Age | 32 |
| Date of Birth | 15 July 1990 |
| Height (ft) | 1.88 m |
| Weight (kg) | 88 kgs (197 lbs) |
| Nationality | American |
| NBA Draft Year | 2012 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall |
| Playing Career | 2012–present |
| Position | Point Guard |
| Teams | Portland Trail Blazers (2012–present) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Kay’La Hanson |
| Children | Damian Jr., Kali Emma Lee Lillard and Kalii Laheem Lillard |
| Endorsements | Panini, Adidas, Hulu, JBL |
Damian Lillard Career
Lillard was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2012 NBA draft, and made a name in his debut season. In his first game, he racked up 23 points and 11 assists, becoming the third player in history to rack up such numbers. He averaged 19 points per game and joined Blake Griffin and David Robinson in winning the NBA Rookie of the Year Award unanimously.
During the 2013-2014 season, Lillard’s late 3-pointer in Game 6 eliminated the Houston Rockets. In 2015, he was selected for his first NBA All-Star Game. Lillard signed a five-year contract extension worth $120 million. He also scored his 600th career three. This made him the fastest NBA player in history to reach that milestone. Unfortunately, he also suffered an injured foot in 2015, which ended his consecutive streak of 275 games.
In the 700+ games and 10 seasons Damian Lillard has played, he has averaged 24.6 points, 6.6 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game.
Currently, Dame averages 24.0 points, 7.3 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game. Lillard has recently been linked to the LA Lakers after spending 10 years in Portland. He could be on the move in the quest of winning an NBA Championship.
Damian Lillard Achievements:
7× NBA All-Star (2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
All-NBA First Team (2018)
4× All-NBA Second Team (2016, 2019,2020,2021)
All-NBA Third Team (2014)
NBA Rookie of the Year (2013)
J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2019)
No. 1 jersey retired by Weber State
Damian Lillard Net Worth and Salary
In 2017-18, Lillard earned $40 million on and off the court in salary and brand endorsements. Since his debut, he earned $65.3 million in NBA salary alone. In 2019, he earned $37 million combined in his account.
In 2019, Lillard agreed to a new “supermax” contract with the Trail Blazers. The four-year, $196-million deal gave him a player option for $54.3 million during the last year of his contract.
As of 2023, Lillard has a net worth of $110 million.
Damian Lillard Personal Life
Lillard and his wife Kay’La Hanson welcomed twins into the world in 2021. He also has another child from a previous relationship. On September 4, 2021, Lillard the knot with his longtime love, Kay’La Marie Hanson Lillard in Montecito, CA. The two met while they were students at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah.
Damian Lillard Endorsements
According to Forbes, Lillard’s earnings from endorsements are around $15 million. He has a shoe deal with Adidas, whose signature shoe line is famous in the market. He also has deals with Panini, Spotify, and JBL.
He is also a rapper who goes by the stage name Dame D.O.L.L.A. His first single was released in 2015. In 2016 he released his debut album, entitled “The Letter O.” He released two more albums in 2017 and 2019.
FAQs about Damian Lillard
| (Q) What is the age of Damian Lillard? |
| Damian Lillard is 32 years old and he was born on July 15, 1990. |
| (Q) What is the net worth of Damian Lillard? |
| Damian Lillard has an estimated net worth of $110 million as of 2023. |
| (Q) Where was Damian Lillard born? |
| Damian Lillard was born in Oakland, California |
| (Q) In which year was Damian Lillard drafted? |
| Damian Lillard was drafted in the year 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall. |
| (Q) In what position does Damian Lillard play? |
| Damian Lillard plays in the position of Point guard. |
| (Q) For which team does Damian Lillard currently play? |
| Damian Lillard currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. |
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