Damian Lillard - Superb Separation (Stepback)

Damian Lillard is one of the league’s most dangerous players. His confidence, leadership, unbelievable work ethic, and ability, make him the perfect leader for the now-very young Portland Trailblazers. The job Terry Stotts has done should not be overlooked (and based on him finishing second in Coach of the Year voting, he wasn’t), but Dame has inspired his teammates. He finished out 6th in the league in scoring (25.1 ppg), 8th in the league in assists (6.8 apg), ahead of guys like Steph Curry and LeBron James, and in the top 20 in PER (player efficiency rating).
Did you know the Portland Trailblazers have the lowest payroll (according to HoopsHype) in the league? That’s crazy to think about now because they almost secured home court advantage in the first round (meaning that they finished in the top 4 of the conference). Yes, Stotts has been exemplary, and yes, CJ McCollum is officially the NBA’s Most Improved Player, but the Blazers only have one heart, one star: Damian Lillard. The Weber State wonder has a myriad of moves, but the one that seems to stand out in most people’s minds is his step-back.
There’s no way I could really narrow down just his step-backs, because he’s SO crafty, that he strings together moves that allow him to maximize space. He just needs a sliver of daylight to get that silky smooth jumper off, so it’s fun to watch him create separation. For the most part, these are step-backs, but some of them are jab dribbles, and pullback dribbles, or even just stunts or look-offs to get his defender leaning. Dame is too dynamic to completely box him in, just ask most defenders in the league, so we’ll just have to make due with what I could cobble together.
ENJOY!

[@prospect4954]

His footwork is so underrated! And very crafty handling the ball with his left I noticed he loves to dribble drive between the legs to get that quick separation and change of speed in direction which is a easy blow by lay up or step back! Dame is definitely that dude!! Huge talent all around and one of my favorite players #0

[@quiksily]

Dame has the explosiveness and tenacity of D rose, the shooting and ball handling of curry, none of the injuries! I wanna see him steal some of d wades prime defense and rebounding!

[@quanmcinnis3022]

agreed

[@michaelgurfinkel1520]

His stepback and shooting release is so quick and smooth hopefully this isn't his prime years and that when he does get into prime years he would be such a beast.

[@GuraiSensei]

You got what you wanted

[@KCClassic7]

So so smooth! Love his shooting touch!

[@jeffc4257]

Thank you for doing a Dame video, he's one of my favorite players to watch!

[@lowkeyIbes]

Thats a pure rhythm shot.

[@wesleydass1746]

0:25 that was a nice dribble combo

[@Caricaturer]

Wow, actually uploaded a lillard video! Keep doing what you're doing, great work. Always studying film from ur videos

[@devvv4616]

OHHHHYEAAHHH JUST WHAT IV BEEN WAITING FOR

[@ReCharredSigh]

that quick hard pound into stepback is pretty much lillard's version of the stepback

[@jaywilliams573]

Great video

[@OneAnOnIy]

Evin Gualberto, could you please make a video showcasing "Andre Roberson's" defense?

[@Habeev07]

POR beat GS by 32 in the reg season.... AND PORTLAND LEAD FOR 69% OF THE SEMIS BUT LOST 4-1. no lead is safe vs GS. POR and GS are the future western conf contenders. baring OKC and Durants decision. GO BLAZERS!

[@HunchoHamza]

Video game dame taking video game shots.

[@bryanludloff1550]

Would love to see an Andre Roberson defense video

[@kimpoiballedos3372]

I hope we'll see an Andre Roberson defense vid .

[@dpistons149]

We shouldn't

[@chazwilkins8860]

Can You Do Kevin Durant Long Range Shooting

[@ygk6279]

his mid range shots selection remind me of Iverson low key

[@ricardojobson3521]

i missed him in the all star game :(

[@ellisinwonderland]

Can you make the same film of Curry?

[@EvinGualberto]

Yep. I'm working on a lot of Curry stuff, so you'll see his stuff from this year featured on my page sooner rather than later

[@ellisinwonderland]

Thanks a lot! Cant wait to watch them!

[@heruamun3690]

That boy good lol

[@kyleradkins3440]

not an allstar but made all NBA second team. tf?

[@Habeev07]

Ik right? West is just loaded with guards but that was like a mid-season award and the blazers went 33-18 after the 11-20 start. 44-38. Averaging 25 an 7 doesn't hurt. 6.8assist but you know. It was 7 with less than 10 games in the season left. Would have been just the 15th or so player to average 25 and 7.

[@Christusolus]

Lillard > Westbrook

[@DeathrowDC]

Dame is a good PG but no top 5. His shot selection and FG% kills his team. Also his defense is non existent.

[@AMG454PRO]

According to ALL NBA teams voting this year, Dame is a top 10 player in the league right now, in the top 4 out of all guards (including shooting guards). His defense has improved, and before you say anything negative about his FG%, take a look at Allen Iverson's career statistics, his FG% was NEVER better than Lillard's even though Dame shoots way more 3 pointers than Iverson ever did. Did Iverson's (MVP and future Hall of Famer) FG% hurt his team every year he played? Lillard is a true team leader who only makes his team better, and only getting started.

[@mra5685]

I love how some of his shots just kisses the rim

[@gamestitties7077]

I went to high school with this guy he was and is still phenomenal. He deserves more credit than he gets

[@KCClassic7]

Quietly becoming my favorite player in the league #DameDolla

[@Habeev07]

His "bigger than us" song is truly MLK-esqe and can change the world. #DameDolla

[@avatarwan5780]

Sme

[@RipCityMixes]

Evin Gualberto - Strangely Specific

[@ronsullivan1672]

He is underrated

[@sora6780]

Very

[@demiedelosreyes4335]

Why?

[@courage2002]

+Demetrio DELOS REYES He's and underrated shooter.

[@barackojamba]

Not anymore

[@mjj11]

@@barackojamba now he’s just fine still overhated tho

[@jn2811]

Dang curry them ankles collapsed on you😂😂

[@PyroInferno110]

What stands out to me when I see Damian Lillard is his delayed explosions

[@willhooke]

It seems he has the best Stepback to the right (for a right hander) in the league 😮

[@staydiligent7325]

I miss old Lillard them stepbacks and hesi pulls up not like his 1st and 2nd year

[@bluepeters4199]

Damian Lillard probably is one of my fav PG now after D Rose just because he is too under rated. Gotta give my support to him, plus he is a great Shot Creator. 👌👌👌

[@Habeev07]

Ik right? no all-star game but all-nba 2nd team. West is just loaded with guards but that was like a mid-season award and the blazers went 33-18 after the 11-20 start. 44-38. Averaging 25 an 7 doesn't hurt. 6.8assist but you know. It was 7 with less than 10 games in the season left. Would have been just the 15th or so player to average 25 and 7.

[@MrJacobean14]

that little leg drift when he steps to his dominant hand is too smooth he the best pg behind russel westbrook and he always get overlooked idk how he hasn't been in an all star game yet smh

[@jefferybeasley1669]

OMG best step back in the league no of all time omg it's so sexy

[@gregansbootstrap5352]

Even his jumpshot is sexy

[@willthomas807]

Gay

[@Carlosjy7]

Man upload LaMarcus Aldridge postup powerhouse

[@MrAirevalc11]

Please do Evan Turner. He is a very good finisher/inside scorer.

[@lukebryan6061]

Nice video. Can you do a video of kemba walker next??

[@kingbenjamin8663]

great vid...can you do a DIRK nowitzki?

[@carlosbasketball8813]

He's so smooth

[@mrzack888]

this is sped up

[@qgonzales9285]

i like this chanel's videos

[@matthew9805]

really really solid solid video

[@michaelyoung8283]

best stepback in the league

[@bryaneverest3609]

after watching Game 3 of that Spurs-Thunder series how about 'Danny Green - Defensive Dynamo II' ?

[@EvinGualberto]

Danny Green was actually one of the very first defense videos I did, because I thought he was WAY underrated, so when I have enough to make another, you'll see part 2 for sure.

[@boybieliber5]

now do the harden step back

[@deontaesims8250]

Classic

[@ianchang3892]

why is he not an all star

[@ianchang3892]

why is he not an all star

[@junweitoh4618]

Hey man, just want to say thank you for all these videos, as it allows me to better appreciate how skilled the great players are. But other than the video itself I really appreciate the time you take to do and enjoy readingthe small write up in the video description as well :)

[@francisrobles1287]

Yeaaaaaaa

[@harper7599]

Wow

[@cam10allday]

More defense and some players coast to coast highlights

[@matthenrobinson4624]

Can you do a nick young doing crossovers and threes and a joe young

[@daveyj2464]

He gets to his spots so easy (left elbow)

[@themrthatguyify]

Works so hard to score

[@goodman5836]

KD scores in his sleep...that's the difference between good and great

[@freetheguys1165]

Size plays a role in that too bro

[@Brandon-qh4ck]

1:17 I’ve never seen a Damian lillard fade 🥶

[@chrishosey7535]

Gotta watch him more.

[@Brandon-qh4ck]

@@chrishosey7535 it’s not his go to move. I do watch him

[@chrishosey7535]

@@Brandon-qh4ck It's not his go to for sure, and he does need to do it more, but he still does do it from time to time.