Damian Lillard Grades & Analysis — PG | Portland Trail Blazers

Height

6'2"

Weight

200 lbs

Age

College

Weber State

Experience

13 yrs

Wingspan

6'7.8"

Reach

7'11.5"

Hand Size

8.75" × 9.75"

C+

Top 48% — above average

CVI

A+

Top 3%

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Year	GP	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%
Career	900	24.9	4.7	7.1	1.2	0.2	44.8%	37.1%	89.9%
2024-25	58	24.9	4.7	7.1	1.2	0.2	44.8%	37.6%	92.1%
2023-24	73	24.3	4.4	7.0	1.0	0.2	42.4%	35.4%	92.0%
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	67	28.8	4.2	7.5	0.9	0.3	45.1%	39.1%	92.8%
2019-20	66	30.0	4.3	8.0	1.1	0.3	46.3%	40.1%	88.8%
2018-19	80	25.8	4.6	6.9	1.1	0.4	44.4%	36.9%	91.2%
2017-18	73	26.9	4.5	6.6	1.1	0.4	43.9%	36.1%	91.6%
2016-17	75	27.0	4.9	5.9	0.9	0.3	44.4%	37.0%	89.5%
2015-16	75	25.1	4.0	6.8	0.9	0.4	41.9%	37.5%	89.2%
2014-15	82	21.0	4.6	6.2	1.2	0.3	43.4%	34.3%	86.4%
2013-14	82	20.7	3.5	5.6	0.8	0.3	42.4%	39.4%	87.1%
2012-13	82	19.0	3.1	6.5	0.9	0.2	42.9%	36.8%	84.4%

Contract Value Index (CVI)

C+

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Damian Lillard's contract earns a C+ Contract Value Index, sitting where comparable NBA deals tend to settle. At $36.6M AAV over five years, the deal reflects a longtime veteran in his mid-30s commanding star-caliber compensation—a premium justified by his 2024-25 production of 24.9 PPG and 7.1 APG across 58 games, output that validates his continued relevance as a franchise cornerstone even after a year away from regular competition. The salary sits in the range typical for All-NBA-caliber guards, though his age and the length of the commitment introduce reasonable durability questions that prevent the CVI from climbing into elite territory. Lillard's recent accolades—2024 All-Star MVP and 2025 Cup All-Tournament Team recognition—underscore that his on-court performance remains elite despite the calendar, which supports the notion that Portland is paying for a player still operating at a high level. The C+ grade ultimately reflects a balanced calculus: a productive, marquee talent commanding appropriate market value, but not a bargain or a steal, with contract risk concentrated in the final years as he enters his late 30s. With the Blazers now in the playoff picture at 42-40 with 7-seed positioning and the Finals just ten days away, the immediate stakes will test whether this deal's value holds or whether durability concerns begin to materialize under postseason pressure.

Performance Analysis

#12 of 93 Point Guards

FCA+

Damian Lillard is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A Performance grade. Among NBA point guards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists through 900 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Damian's strongest area is APG at 7.1, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 4.7 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Damian ranks 12th. Damian is a cornerstone of the Portland Trail Blazers' roster and is performing at a level that warrants his place among the league's best.

Current Sentiment

A+

Very Positive

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Damian Lillard's sentiment grade lands at A+, reflecting how the recent storylines have framed him. Media coverage treats his return to Portland after a year away not as a redemption arc but as a watershed moment for the franchise—narratives position him squarely as the emotional and organizational cornerstone of a Blazers rebuild that has already exceeded expectations, with the team now sitting at 42-40 and holding the No. 7 seed heading into the playoffs just 27 days away from the Finals. His on-court output validates the optimism: across 58 games in the 2024-25 season, he's averaging 24.9 PPG and 7.1 APG, star-caliber production that keeps pace with the media's celebratory tone, bolstered by his 2024 All-Star MVP award and 2025 Cup All-Tournament Team recognition. Recent headlines centering his eagerness for the Rip City return, references to "better moments ahead," and reports of his influence on Portland's head coaching search amplify the emotional weight of his presence—even as the March roster moves (Kent and Youngblood signings, Cooke's release) hint at organizational skepticism about the Blazers' true ceiling. With playoff stakes now live, the narrative's lofty expectations face real pressure: if Portland's postseason run delivers, this A+ grade holds as validation of Lillard's franchise-changing return; if it falls short, sentiment will cool rapidly once the window closes.

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