#0PG · Portland Trail Blazers
Height
6'2"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
35
College
Weber State
Experience
13 yrs
Wingspan
6'7.8"
Reach
7'11.5"
Hand Size
8.75" × 9.75"
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 900 | 7.0 | 2.7 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 22.2% | 37.1% | 89.9% |
| 2024-25 |  | 3 | 7.0 | 2.7 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 22.2% | 18.8% | 85.7% |
| 2023-24 | | 4 | 31.3 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 42.0% | 41.7% | 97.4% |
| 2022-23 | | 58 | 32.2 | 4.8 | 7.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 46.3% | 37.1% | 91.4% |
| 2021-22 | | 29 | 24.0 | 4.1 | 7.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 40.2% | 32.4% | 87.8% |
| 2020-21 | | 6 | 34.3 | 4.3 | 10.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 46.3% | 44.9% | 94.0% |
| 2019-20 | | 4 | 24.3 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 40.6% | 39.4% | 97.0% |
| 2018-19 | | 16 | 26.9 | 4.8 | 6.6 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 41.8% | 37.3% | 83.3% |
| 2017-18 | | 4 | 18.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 35.2% | 30.0% | 88.2% |
| 2016-17 | | 4 | 27.8 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 43.3% | 28.1% | 96.0% |
| 2015-16 | | 11 | 26.5 | 4.3 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 36.8% | 39.3% | 91.0% |
| 2014-15 | | 5 | 21.6 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 40.6% | 16.1% | 78.1% |
| 2013-14 | | 11 | 22.9 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 43.9% | 38.6% | 89.4% |
| 2012-13 | | 82 | 19.0 | 3.1 | 6.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 42.9% | 36.8% | 84.4% |
Length
5 years
Total Value
$154.2M
Guaranteed
$27.5M
AAV
$36.6M/yr
Damian Lillard's contract with the Portland Trail Blazers is graded as a D- CVI. At $36.6M per year, the team is currently paying more than the on-court production warrants — a gap that needs to close for this deal to work out. Damian's current production grades out in the middle of the pack among NBA point guards. His $36.6M average annual value ranks as high-end money for the point guard market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — the team is paying a premium above the player's on-court value. At 35, the aging curve is the biggest risk factor on this contract — the window for peak production is closing. The 5-year deal is a franchise-level commitment — the team is betting heavily on continued production.
Damian Lillard earns a C Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a point guard. Through 900 games, Damian is contributing 7.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game in his role. Damian's strongest area is APG at 4.7, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 7.0 (point guard median: 15.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Damian ranks 43rd.
Lillard's C-grade performance has significantly damaged his elite reputation despite 13-year tenure. His playoff ultimatum suggests frustration, fueling trade speculation and questioning his Portland future. Injury concerns and reduced availability further complicate his standing as franchise cornerstone. All-Star weekend appearance offers modest positive visibility, but cannot offset on-court decline. Media sentiment leans negative due to underperformance; once-revered star now facing credibility questions.
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