The Portland Trail Blazers drafted Damian Lamonte Ollie “Dame” Lillard Sr. with the sixth overall pick in 2012. After 11 seasons in Portland, the seven-time NBA All-Star point guard was recently traded to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a three team trade process.
Damian Lillard played 58 games with the Blazers in the 2022/23 season, averaging 32.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 7.3 assists per game. He shot 46.3% from the field, including 37.1% from deep. Lillard is the first player in the history of the NBA to score more than 70 points in under 40 minutes.
Lillard is one of the best shooters in the league and is widely known for his unlimited range. On his Bucks debut, Lillard scored 39 points against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Damian Lillard Family
Damian Lillard’s family consists of wife Kay’la Hanson and his three children - Damian Jr. and twins Kalii Laheem Lillard and Kali Emma Lillard.
Who is Damian Lillard’s Wife?
Kay’la Hanson is the wife of Damian Lillard. She is an entrepreneur and the co-owner of Dipped Nails in Portland along with her business partner Brittney Coleman. She and Dame first met each other as students at Weber State University. The couple dated for 10 years before getting married in 2021. They also share three children together.
However, according to recent reports, the couple have decided to go their separate ways. Damian Lillard filed for divorce in October 2023, citing incompatibility in relationship as the reason.
Damian Lillard Children
Dame has three children with Kay’la Hanson. Their first child, Damien Jr. was born on March 29, 2018. The couple welcomed their twins, a girl and a boy on January 21, 2021. The girl is named Kali Emma Lillard and the boy’s name is Kalii Laheem Lillard.
FAQs
A. Damian Lillard is 34 years old as of December 2024. He was born on July 15, 1990.
A. Damian Lillard plays for the Milwaukee Bucks after being traded by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2023 season.
A. Damian Lillard was selected as the 6th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
A. Before joining the Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard played for the Portland Trail Blazers for 11 seasons.
A. Yes, Damian Lillard won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.