Damian Lillard Nationality

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Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard is a professional basketball player who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA as of October 2024. Born on July 15, 1990, Lillard's journey to NBA stardom began at Arroyo High School as a 5'5" freshman, then briefly attending St. Joseph Notre Dame High School before finding his stride at Oakland High School. There, he earned first-team All-League honors in his junior and senior years.

Despite being only a two-star recruit, Lillard accepted a scholarship to Weber State University in Utah. He won the Big Sky Freshman of the Year where he averaged 24.5 points per game in his junior year. The Portland Trail Blazers selected him as the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, where he became the franchise's cornerstone player for over a decade. During his time with Portland, Lillard earned seven All-Star selections and seven All-NBA team honors, establishing himself as one of the league's premier point guards. He became the Trail Blazers' all-time leading scorer and led the team to a Western Conference Finals appearance. In 2023, Lillard joined the Milwaukee Bucks through a trade, where he continued to showcase his scoring and playmaking abilities, averaging 24.3 points and 7.0 assists in his first season with the team.

What is Damian Lillard's nationality?

Damian Lillard is American by nationality and represents the United States in international basketball.

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Most recently, Lillard's dedication to representing his country continues as he was named to the 2024 USA Men's National Team player pool in January 2024, highlighting his ongoing importance to the national team program.

Damian Lillard’s Hometown

Damian Lillard hails from Oakland, California.

Damian Lillard’s Birthplace

Damian Lillard was in Oakland, California.

FAQs on Damian Lillard Nationality

A. Damian Lillard is 34 years old as of October 2024. He was born on July 15, 1990. 

A. Damian Lillard plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA.

A. Damian Lillard wears #0 jersey number for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA.

A. Damian Lillard plays as a Point Guard. 

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