Damian Lillard Contract reach $122 Million

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers has agreed to a two-year, $122 million contract extension with the team.

Damian Lillard, 31, continues to prove his loyalty to the Portland Trail Blazers. He is among top earners in NBA history.

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The Blazers that will keep Lillard in the franchise until 2026. Lillard will make over $250 million in the next five seasons.

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Moreover, guard Damian Lillard total salary will surpass $450 million when his contract ends in 2027.

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Lillard had never previously played 65 games in a season since 2012, made only 29 appearances for the Trail Blazers in the 2021-22.

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He reached his basketball career lows in field goal (FG) rate at 40.2 percent and 3-point rate at 32.4 percent.

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Basketball star Damian Lillard, who turns 32, the last time he averaged only 24 points was in 2014-15.

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Lillard, said he feels great after abdominal surgery over an injury that kept him sidelined for the majority of last season.

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Damian Lillard scored a career-high 59 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 101-86 win over the Utah Jazz in 2017.

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Damian Lillard married to Kayla Hanson in 2021, and having three children Damian Jr, Kalii Laheem Lillard, Kali Emma Lee Lillard.

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