Damian Lillard is a superstar point guard who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard, also called ‘Dame’, hails from Oakland, California. In college, Damian Lillard played four years for Weber State University and emerged as a star entering the 2012 NBA Draft, where he was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers as the sixth overall pick.
Damian Lillard won the Rookie of the Year award, and for the next 11 seasons, he was the Portland Trail Blazers' franchise player. Over the years, Lillard had several memorable playoff moments in his Blazers tenure. One of the best parts of Lillard's offense was his deep 3-point shooting. He became known for knocking down three-pointers from well beyond the 3-point line, so fans started calling him “Logo Lillard.” Before the 2023/24 season, Damian Lillard was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks where he teamed up with fellow superstar Giannis Antetekounmpo. In the 2023/24 NBA season, Lillard averaged 24.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 7 assists. He's an eight-time NBA All-Star and seven times he was named to the All-NBA team as of 2024. Lillard was also named to the top 75 players list.
What is Damian Lillard's jersey number?
Damian Lillard's jersey numbers in college, and the NBA are as follows:
Damian Lillard's Jersey Number in the NBA
Since his NBA debut in 2012, Damian Lillard has proudly worn No. 0 throughout his entire career as of 2024. This choice holds special significance for him, representing the three places that shaped him: Oakland, where he grew up; Ogden, where he played college ball at Weber State; and Oregon, where he started his NBA journey with the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard even shared this tribute on Twitter, explaining that “0” symbolizes his roots in these three places. Fittingly, announcers at Trail Blazers games would introduce him as wearing “The letter O.” Now with the Milwaukee Bucks, Lillard still sports No. 0, honoring his journey and the places that made him who he is.
Damian Lillard's Jersey Number in College
In his four-year college career at Weber State University, Damian Lillard wore jersey No. 1. There isn’t any specification explanation behind him choosing this number 1 in college.
FAQs
A. Damian Lillard stands at 6 ft 2 in or 188 cm tall.
A. Damian Lillard's career-high is 71 points against the Houston Rockets.
A. Born in Oakland, California, United States on July 15, 1990, Damian Lillard’s age is presently 34 years.
A. Damian Lillard’s family members include his wife Kay’la Hanson and his three children.
A. In the 2023/24 NBA season, Damian Lillard averaged 24.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 7 assists.
