Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard is a professional basketball player currently associated with the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. As the all-time leading scorer for the Trail Blazers, Lillard has not only been named an NBA All-Star nine times but has also received seven All-NBA Team selections. His prowess on the court saw him winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2013, making significant contributions to the Trail Blazers' playoff performances, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to win a playoff series against the Houston Rockets in 2014. Lillard's commitment to his education is also commendable, completing his degree in professional sales from Weber State University in May 2015.

Not only is Lillard an accomplished basketball player, but he also has a significant presence in the sports apparel industry, including a major sponsorship deal with Adidas and his own signature shoe line, "Adidas Dame". Furthermore, Lillard has a commitment to community service, earning recognition through the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award in 2019. His off-court activities also include co-owning a Toyota dealership in the Portland area and actively participating in community service, notably through his 'RESPECT' program, which aims to inspire youth.

Apart from his basketball career, Damian Lillard is also a hip-hop artist and rapper known by the stage name Dame D.O.L.L.A. He has released numerous albums, including "The Letter O," "Confirmed," and "Big D.O.L.L.A.," featuring artists like Lil Wayne, Mozzy, and Jeremih. His song "Kobe," released in September 2020, features Snoop Dogg and Derrick Milano and is part of the NBA 2K21 soundtrack. Lillard also owns his own record label, Front Page Music, and has ventured into acting, lending his voice to the character Chronos in the film "Space Jam: A New Legacy" in 2021.