Damian Lillard Injury History

Damian Lillard is a professional basketball player who as of November 2024 plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He was a first-team All-League selection in his last two years of high school. At one point during his high school career, Lillard was a two-star recruit, however, he developed into a star playing for Weber State University. His performance at the university won him the Big Sky Freshman of the Year title and he averaged 24.5 points per game in his junior year. He was drafted as the sixth pick in the first round by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2012 NBA Draft.

In his rookie season, Lillard started all 82 games, averaging 19.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. This performance earned him the 2013 Rookie of the Year award. His achievements include eight All-Star selections and seven All-NBA team honors as of November 2024. Lillard's shooting prowess is evident in his career statistics, with over 2,600 three-pointers made, placing him among the NBA's greatest shooters. His clutch performances and long-range shooting ability earned him the nickname "Dame Time." In a significant career move, Lillard joined the Milwaukee Bucks through a trade in the 2023-24 season. In his first season with the Bucks, he maintained his high level of play, averaging 24.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. His inclusion in the NBA 75th Anniversary Team further cements his legacy as one of basketball's elite players.

Damian Lillard's Injury History

Since being drafted in 2012, Damian Lillard has proven remarkably durable throughout his NBA career, experiencing relatively few significant injuries.

As per Fox Sports, here is a detailed look at all his injuries in the NBA.

DATE	INJURY
11/11/24	Concussion Protocol
4/27/24	Achilles
4/11/24	Adductor
3/29/24	Groin
2/14/24	Ankle
2/11/24	Ankle
2/5/24	Ankle
2/4/24	Ankle
1/8/24	Personal
11/21/23	Leg
11/9/23	Calf
3/23/23	Calf
3/16/23	Calf
3/11/23	Calf
2/23/23	Rest
1/13/23	Ankle
1/11/23	Ankle
12/22/22	Wrist
12/20/22	Wrist
11/19/22	Calf
11/10/22	Rest
10/27/22	Calf
1/4/22	Abdominal
1/3/22	Rest
12/20/21	Hamstring
12/1/21	Abdominal
11/30/21	Injury Management
11/19/21	Abdomen
11/16/21	Abdomen
11/13/21	Abdominal
5/4/21	Foot
4/16/21	Hamstring
3/26/21	Knee
2/3/21	Abdominal Strain
1/12/21	Ankle
8/24/20	Knee
2/12/20	Groin
11/19/19	Back
2/20/19	Left Ankle Sprain
1/26/19	Rest
1/10/19	Elbow
11/13/18	Knee
4/4/18	Sore ankle
1/7/18	Strained right calf
12/21/17	Strained right hamstring

Abdominal Injury (January 2022)

According to ESPN, the most notable health setback came in January 2022 while with the Portland Trail Blazers, when he underwent surgery for a persistent abdominal injury. This procedure, performed by Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia, kept him sidelined for 47 games – his longest injury absence as of November 2024.

Calf Injury (March 2023)

In March 2023, Lillard faced another setback when he sustained a calf strain during a game against the Miami Heat. Though less severe than his abdominal injury, this calf issue forced him to miss 10 games. Demonstrating his mature approach to injury management, Lillard chose not to rush his return, understanding the importance of full recovery early in the season, as per Bleachers Report.