License to Lillard Bonus: Damian Lillard Pre-Draft Workout

Here's a condensed look at one of Damian Lillard's pre-draft workouts at Merritt College in Oakland, CA.
Follow Damian Lillard online on Twitter at / dame_lillard and on Facebook at / damianlillard .
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[@dhsu04]

They threw everything including kitchen sink at him. Suicide runs, 4-pt jump shots, resistance band, getting physical with him, no breaks in between, I am about to pass out just by watching this. Hardcore anaerobic workout, look at how much control he had even he was breathing hard. Money shots no matter what, sooo impressive!

[@PyroInferno110]

Toviel Avalanche yea, but when u look at it...Hes athletic and healthy so thats why hes able to last this long and it is possible to get used to this

[@PyroInferno110]

@Tupac Shakur 3pt shots he probably meant

[@christian_zitney]

💯💯💯

[@_THETRIPODCAST]

Compare this to any other player pre draft "workout" and you'll see why he is where he's at.

[@ethanmills6002]

IKR

[@angelanguyen3372]

I haven't watched it yet but what about Jimmy Butler?

[@Antbeast23]

Kdub Sosolid not just workouts look at the games too.

[@PyroInferno110]

Jimmy Butler?

[@PyroInferno110]

That usually depends on the trainer

[@errolparker6279]

One of the best workouts I've seen

[@stayinisdeuncledrew2424]

By Far...

[@jaysonmack9931]

I was thinking the same thing 6 years later... no wonder why his game so polished he know how to workout fr

[@rayanharden4262]

Yess

[@meoyleroy4362]

Me either

[@meoyleroy4362]

Grind Never Stops

[@illwill718]

I don't think i've ever seen a pre-draft work out this intense. Dame never complained or bent over to tug his shorts, just kept breathing and working thru it. This should be required viewing for High Schoolers..

[@ethanmills6002]

Indeed. he didint even stop for one second. true champion

[@PyroInferno110]

illwill718 this tells me that I need to be healthy and athletic

[@futurehofer1564]

Bruh you know this is edited right? He def stopped for water and had some breaks lol

[@peterlee6304]

The reason why he's improving so quickly is not just because of how rough the workout is, but it's because he's pushing himself 100% even in practice. Practicing like its a game.

[@squirrelsgarden]

Whenever people ask why NBA players make so much money, show them this video. It shows the level of dedication and athleticism required to become a professional athlete.

[@rodkenrodjuiji9379]

People who dont understand basketball will not know how hard this actually is

[@tomk1802]

That intensity . Not a lot players in the world can last

[@PyroInferno110]

You acting like they would die from this shit, I would love a workout like this

[@joemoney9978]

Leo_Cerberus you might love it but you not getting through it at his pace

[@PyroInferno110]

@@joemoney9978 and how would you know? You've never seen my pace...I don't half ass my basketball drills like how I used to...my college coach made me realize that. Yes I think I can get through it "at that pace."

[@prabsharankaknia8479]

@@PyroInferno110 it’s also cut. This seemed like a long ass time but it was only 14 mins. Who knows how long that been working out for. Prolly around an hour.

[@theralbreadballer]

I gained stamina just from watching this. Dame is the truth. *Greetings From The U.K.!*

[@weinerman2711]

Unlicensed Professional Opinion greetings my nigga

[@Toyotaprius-xl6sf]

Weiner Man lmfao

[@LanreFolayan]

Now I see why he was NBA Rookie of the Year. Damian Lillard has a very bright future ahead of him. WORK HARD. GET STRONG.

[@rjswift]

he’s bright now

[@nev_4832]

@@rjswift sure is...

[@Joeycustoms11]

Called it

[@zeflr122]

uhm

[@JoeRoganBaby]

I hope you alive, he about to win a ring for Portland this year i can feel it! Just need Victor Wemb to get hurt and we winning the chip 😂

[@JJ-nh9jx]

This is really inspiring. It makes me want to work out 10x harder. No wonder lillard brought dame time to the nba

[@goldenknicks]

Chad Ford said this was the most intense pre draft workout he has seen seen he has been covering the draft for ESPN

[@joshhansen111]

Im exhausted just watching him! I love his work ethic!

[@Fastlane47]

This came out my 6th grade year and now I continue to watch this video for motivation and inspiration whenever I’m in a slump or need a extra push. Hard work beats talent every rip !!!

[@brandonbrown7019]

He works hard AND has elite talent tho

[@witfurd1034]

@@brandonbrown7019 how did get get that ELITE talent tho? hard work

[@letsargybargy5867]

Had to come see this after that buzzer beater on okc

[@proteopathy]

Yeah, if you notice he uses the same side-step dribble in this very video. I hope to God this man wins a championship.

[@wrinkledrat3123]

Ik it was crazy

[@savtoofye908]

hard work beats talent

[@devilducks4749]

When talent doesn't work hard

[@dariousprice5610]

Hard work beats talent period

[@nbatahpten4911]

Incorrect, hard work beats talent but when talent works hard it's game ~ Phil Heath

[@PyroInferno110]

Hard work beats hard working talent when hard workers have a will stronger than those that are talented

[@kaczmar948]

he is talented

[@UncontrolledMadness]

that foot thing they do in the beginning had me mesmerized lol

[@directedbyjoey_1905]

Best workout video on KZbin IMO

[@stuntinalways6173]

Exactly This is a more accurate of the intensity of pro athletes and how skilled they really are

[@dgbdreamgrindbelievesports4351]

Facts

[@stussymishka]

we aint done we aint done !! windmills* bring it in bring it in.. lmaoo

[@golden-sun]

look how the trainer pumped his arm up, he felt that one

[@isrealspear9491]

Walter Clements he felt them millions hit that account when he did that 😂😂😂

[@lilas41]

Hi person from 6 years ago

[@mikaelh366]

@@lilas41 Wassup dude

[@lit3047]

Lillard is a beast!!!! I've never seen a workout this intense. He has a drive that most people don't have. 👍👌

[@VladimirElliot]

💯💯💯💯

[@makyleshannon9637]

Dame is the most hard working player I know to me he’s the goat

[@albert.a.arriola]

wow... had I seen this 2 years ago I still didn't know he would be as good as he is today. Amazing how consistent he is.

[@BrawlerTM]

I actually applauded at the end of that. Now that's why it's always Dame time in the NBA!

[@LoDaKid]

His mid range game is pure

[@akanusii]

@Tj Got Sauce now his 3pt is pure

[@biscaynebuckets]

This vid is the epitome of hard work

[@blackmayb3]

The other guy chose the wrong day and partner to workout with

[@JJSwole]

😂

[@MrKingman2012]

This is exactly why he was rookie of the year. The crazy part was that he knew he was going to receive it from the beginning because of his work wthic. He said nobody worked as hard as him. Based on this video... I believe it.

[@rose4mvp2012]

Man seeing his rise from pre-draft to where he is now has been incredible. It's hard to believe I was watching this exact video 10 years ago sitting in my room with dreams of taking my basketball career to the top. I hope to see Dame win a ring in Portland one day.

[@starshipcaptain4753]

Wow. Put in the work people. Dame Time

[@crossemup2949]

its impressive how he can still make shots after that workout (at the end of the workout)

[@1Bballa8]

A strong mind at work, this is inspiration

[@littleblackwt8888]

everytime he made a big shots like today's buzzer beater.......remind me this video! hard work pays off!!

[@Blackwolf14k]

Had to windwill that for them to end that workout session lol!

[@libanmohamed7682]

7 Years Later The Grind Pays Off.... Dame Dolla Hardest Working Man in the league 🤝. Get this Chip for the O!!

[@jonathanyoungblood3807]

I never seen no basketball player workout this intense.. I been watching this video for 8 years back to back

[@prabsharankaknia8479]

6:18 that interaction was hilarious. It’s like when a cat is just chilling licking its self and you come and start messing with it

[@Justlistenflows]

What kind of person dislikes a video like this? Respect the hard work of a dedicated professional!

[@key2cozy622]

nah everyone peep that he became my favorite player today, my inspiration

[@coachcherry]

One of the best workouts I’ve ever seen.

[@MrGuitartutorials]

Hell of a workout! If he's putting that kind of effort into his workouts consistently, then he'll be destined for greatness, that's inevitable. Good luck Damian!

[@kundaimawoko5420]

Called it. The work doesn’t lie

[@orellronnebeck]

this take aged just fine :)

[@TheMtellez08]

This how you go from good to greatest

[@GameShooterWhite]

That was inspiring .. D.Lillard deserves all his blessings he earned them.. wow !!

[@SupremeBucketz]

this is exactly why i can see him leading his team to a ring some day.

[@n0cturn3z]

That's what a Hall of Fame guard looks like coming into the draft

[@kareemmiller4821]

0:29 that's Delon Wright studying dame when he was playin for city college in SF. His big bro Dorell was still playing for the warriors and led the league in 3s made in 2011. Fast forward years later Delon became a champion like his older brother and Dame is running the league at the point guard position.

[@subzero9964]

This workout is just so inspiring! I watched it the first time about a year ago and kept watching it over and over again. It kinda shows what youre capable of doing with a great work ethic.

[@KINGICECUSAAO]

I am just seeing this now...

[@utopia7841]

Here in 2021! The hardwork paid off

[@estebangorjon8975]

Who is here after he dropped 61 on the mavs and had back to back 50+ pts games?

[@wrinkledrat3123]

You here after he hit the game winning shot against the bulls

[@nev_4832]

@@wrinkledrat3123 who’s here after his scene in space jam was released

[@whoisriley]

@@nev_4832 yessirrr

[@DanielLucas2104]

i would love to see a current workout, he has come a long way ! you go dame, we love ya

[@gottooooo]

This cat is old school. Great work ethic! A coaches dream.....players like him are few and far between. Why is this cat not wearing a USA jersey?!?!

[@KnockoutInvesting]

hardwork, this kid is gonna be one of the top PG in years to come.

[@ThatGuyRahul]

he's put on a lot of muscle since this video

[@alexandergarvin8011]

I think about this workout everytime I shoot around

[@bucketcentral9664]

Actually makes me feel good looking at workouts like this because I used to have a trainer who did this 1 hour workout of this every other day than a strictly dribbling and shooting workout 1 hour sometimes 2 than hit the weights or run pick-up for a while best NBA player workout on youtube..

[@mjc1583]

This man knew he was going to be great. How can you not believe when you work this hard?

[@jeevxo]

He deserves everything he works for, good shit Lillard!

[@shawnn_z]

Inspires me so much, favourite player. 🙌🏾

[@orellronnebeck]

4:36 I love how the trainer jumped as well xD

[@linsenli2500]

The trainer is great! The right amount of push and encouragement.

[@gianniskontos1696]

The workout probably lasted more than an hour.Keep that in mind.

[@Ely_Teo]

I used to love watching these videos

[@avawong7451]

Good work Dame! I went to one of your home games in pdx and we came into the court early and you were shooting all your famous threes all in a row it was great, I guess this work is what got you to the NBA and a 130 million contract with Adidas!

[@twkwilson]

i watch this video everytime before i head to my work out.. so pumped and motivated to train and get up to his level, and i know i will some time after.

[@SoonKyu515]

No pay no gain!! He is a beast now

[@nbatahpten4911]

SoonKyu515 Expression is 'No PAIN no gain'

[@SoonKyu515]

lol yup

[@jonathanssemuwemba3177]

This is that real work, very few people can put in this kind of work and have it show on the court, inspiring work

[@MrAwachs]

This guy is beyond amazing, truly.

[@ARayOfSunShine32]

I am so excited to see this guy play. I mean he's athletic, he's in shape, and he can knock down shots, and most of all he seems like he's consistent and that's something that Portland desperately needs besides LA. He is defiantly gonna be a threat. I love it!!! Good Job picking him at #6 :) Take a good look at our starting PG :)

[@leeken6859]

Damien really works out with passion. Hard work with great passion really pays off.

[@cbrantley65]

Wow! That’s a damn workout and I see why Dame Dolla is on the Top 75 All Time list.

[@KillianGrenier13]

20 year old pre-NBA dame was working like this everyday. no wonder he ended two playoff series with buzzer beaters, and joined wilt as the only players to score 60+ three times in one season goated

[@MrInfamousFish]

His summer workouts must be insane, but I mean, they got to be with the level of talent the league is in.

[@evingrindle1929]

I just found out this is on Lillard's youtube channel...🤦‍♂️

[@curiouslymavismade]

Love this workout, that resistance band is great. Dame is still stellar to this day.

[@datuboa]

how to create a MONSTER!!!!

[@justinching9317]

looks like that hard bounce drill led to his step back 3

[@rynof908]

Another Oakland baller keep it goin this boy is a beast!

[@GATuUGLY]

Shoutout to the coach that workout was impressive

[@tgutz7019]

damian lillard is awesome

[@mycall_31]

Most intense workout I've ever watched. I salute you Dam.

[@WhatTheHeck1290]

he just drains shot like no other , love watching play for 4 year in the bigsky conference against the montana griz, he is one amazing player and person best of luck i hope you make it big

[@kellyblankenship1675]

That was crazy good! Every player should watch that video...

[@Itssum]

Loving the videos, keep em coming.

[@marcanthony2949]

Thank you for showing me what it takes to play at that level

[@mattoamilly]

A lot of people don't realize how ridiculous this is. Running that long, being able to focus, hit 6 7 shots in a row. Sprint up and down the court, with contact drill, and at the end finding the legs to do a windmill dunk. Honestly you just have to appreciate the hard work and dedication.

[@1of1rose]

My second favorite player ever. Wishing success this year in the playoffs and the MVP award. Greetings from Poland Edit: Just realized this video was uploaded 8 years ago and it popped up on my main lol

[@GantSports]

LOVED IT

[@tomasjc3]

He has the best work ethic out this draft class and that will take him far. Watching this video probably just makes you want to get in the gym and work!

[@TheShamz1]

this dude got class.even after all dat work out his jumper is still consistent plus he can still get up the rim.all star in the making

[@Strummify]

So much respect..

[@MRKolaric16]

I get hyped every time I watch this...

[@Vintagetube310]

one of the toughest work outs i have seen. wow. that boy lillard is a machine.

[@mario_1669]

Here exactly 6 years after this was posted

[@xtellisx]

Man the energy he possess is unbelievable! Looking forward to him playing.

[@zaymoney252]

How do feel these days top 75 all time

[@Drumfox7]

he just became one of my fav players.GET STRONG!

[@mikeymendez5231]

Dawg real shit this looks like a hard ass workout

[@DaBigCheez97]

I see so many of these moves in games. Almost mirror images in terms of moves in practice and moves In games. Awesome work and this was almost two years ago.

[@dm8392]

incredible.

[@cedricwashington8681]

this is beautiful

[@HubbleBubbl3]

That jumper is so smooth

[@kirubelasfaw]

thanks for putting that out there.

[@pipotpiper2634]

good ol days! had to watch this video countless of times to be good. maaan I miss HS