How A 2 Star Recruit Became An NBA Superstar

[@Yessaaa]

damian is my favorite player of all time. so humble, so underrated, such a genuine and nice man.

[@OnlyGoodSHHH]

He is over-rated, and he will NEVER win a title as the #1 option on a team. Mark my words.

[@xgamewinner]

Who hurt you?

[@jeremyexpiritu5668]

@@OnlyGoodSHHH what does that have to do with Dame being his favorite? 😂

[@realbuckeye9716]

@@OnlyGoodSHHH overrated? thats funny

[@KingxJiji30]

@@jeremyexpiritu5668 probably one of those kids who got dropped on the head when younger 😂

[@SaadFAzam]

Story of him taking his jersey off and losing the game because of the technicals is a great one. Changed his entire demeanor and made him even more dangerous.

[@misterssippi601]

@andrewbaxter9516 😂 that's not what I got from the video.

[@WeTheFaithful]

My father use to say "If you had common sense boy you'd be dangerous" lol. Your comment reminded me of those moments

[@happygolucky7020]

@@WeTheFaithful ha ha I love your comment lol.

[@Younis1446]

Yea good that he learns from his errors! He is a great player.. hopefully will win a title some time! By the way, the videos on the playlist on my channel might interest some people!

[@freechurros]

Got humbled and learned from it

[@poker3276]

How can you hate this guy? He has all the reasons to leave but he doesn't. Never complained about the team around him, so humbl and ultimately, very loyal.

[@TheSadistNat1on]

You even love him the most when he's on your team;) woo

[@gsp3428]

You pay me 50 million a year to play basketball I wouldnt complain either. Not sure what the big deal is about someone playing basketball making millions and not complaining. As Chris Rock said, its what youre supposed to do. He has had good players, CJ Mcollum and others. But Dame hasnt been good enough to beat the best.

[@kabohakevin4103]

@@gsp3428 He can earn asmuch in a better team

[@arishemghoul9571]

@@gsp3428 I think he meant him not leaving his team and going somewhere to win an easy ring.

[@gsp3428]

@@kabohakevin4103 No he could only get that contract that he signed for 50 million from the blazers, he could still get a big contract but not as big from another team.

[@bebop306]

Love how after a few days this video came out, he scored his career high 71.

[@alexanderomondi7373]

DAME W ❗️❗️❗️🥲

[@Bnguyen276]

Of course on the rockets lmao

[@Charlie_uu]

Cause it’s Dame dollar

[@RoyaltyBoxing]

@@Bnguyen276 doesn’t matter 71 is 71 if 71 was easy everyone would drop 70 on the rockets but they don’t do they.

[@Bnguyen276]

@@RoyaltyBoxing I’m not saying that lmao. You misunderstood me. He hit that buzzer beating 3 to beat the rockets in the playoffs to end the series and he scored 71 on them. He has knack for humiliating the rockets.

[@noahraby53]

Look at dame man, so inspirational

[@ftcstandup9086]

bru he looks like flight

[@Malo5136]

​@@ftcstandup9086 you mean flight looks like him lol you gotta be like 12 bro

[@StefanH70]

Imo his shot against okc is the most cold blooded shot of all time

[@dtube441]

Don't remind me.

[@jessejimenez4114]

The one against the my rockets was messed up too man

[@cabinetflame]

The rockets shot tho ...

[@TheSadistNat1on]

it felt sooooo good. jus bein in portland gettn all blazery winning clutch with our guy Lillard..lol woo

[@Art_Vandelay_Industries]

The fact that it was a step back from that range too... Insane. Stephs heave against OKC is probably up there too.

[@mohamedadan1623]

i hope dame dream comes true man he deserve one ring at least great man we can learn a lot for him

[@sreagle9998]

❤

[@LoPoBunny]

If anything, Dame deserve to win a chip on the Blazers. Despite noises around the league that he should leave Portland and join a superteam, he's just too loyal to do so and told that even the Blazers traded him there wont be any hard feelings. He doesn't forget where he came from and grateful on where he is now.

[@arishemghoul9571]

What do u guys want players to do ? U join the league to make money and win rings that's the goal loyalty doesn't exist.

[@freemoney9041]

@@arishemghoul9571 thats just a dumb statement

[@arishemghoul9571]

@@freemoney9041 no it's the undeniable truth feel free to prove me wrong.

[@freemoney9041]

@@arishemghoul9571 dame.

[@EasyMinecraft]

@@arishemghoul9571 every other player in the league...not dame sir

[@totalnerd52]

To think Lillard and Giannis teaming up this season - two very loveable players; each the master of their craft; and probably the hardest working players in the league right now, in the same team.

[@normanD82424]

So humble... Dame deserves love. Even if he doesn't win a chip, his loyalty and strong game should be celebrated.

[@chatzac]

My man Dame deserves more credit. He's been living in Steph's shadow for all of his career, and he never had a team that could help him win anything. Yet still he is loyal and although he may retire ringless, he will be my all time favorite guy

[@db-hj9cu]

He's good. He gets respect from the vets and old timers. He made the 75 team too. Everyone even Dame know he's 2nd best pg behind Steph this Era which is damn good since Steph borderline top 10 player. Only ppl with a problem with Dame don't know ish about hoop

[@njva18]

​@@db-hj9cu it's the younger generation that doesn't like Dame because he won't leave Portland to win a ring but someone who's part of the newer generation Dame has my respect

[@meech37]

The way dame talks about his current team as well as his college (weber st) makes me like him even more. You can just tell he's humble af.

[@jesirochez7520]

That shot gave me chills

[@SquatPenguin2]

Dame is easily my favorite player. I've only seen him play in person once but I plan on going to more in the future.

[@hoog7365]

Dame is quite literally part of the reason I love the blazers. I know --obviously-- but just the way he talks off the court and never falls short of a genuine answer in interviews is something that you really don't see in other stars. I can't imagine growing up watching someone like Paul George or Kyrie Irving who constantly leave and quite literally lie to the press about how they "plan to stay" on their teams when they end up leaving. Dame, on the other hand, never ends up in drama, and always has the right thing to say. Truly a selfless and honest, down-to-earth guy who strives only to be the best person he can be. I just don't know how you could dislike Dame (except when he is destroying your team, of course).

[@primuslogan]

In an era dominated by prima donnas and Ball hogs, dame has been that guy. Hope he can get some support and win a ring before he retires. Nothing but respect for a cold blooded machine

[@1.0xY.m0r0n]

By far the most underrated player in the NBA, love this dude

[@derekfitka1457]

True definition of dedication here. You put honest work and you get honest results

[@landonolney]

Dame went to a college that I am only 10 miles away from. My mom told me stories of Dame. He sounded amazing. Dame is my favorite player to not win a ring currently in the NBA

[@Luckyslicepiza]

I grew up 40 minutes south of Weber State and I went to the Weber state basketball summer camp from 8-15 and one year dame was my teams coach because the players were put in charge of the kids. Great guy I never knew how good he was until I was older

[@paulcrawford4155]

It’s not a lot of nba players who said “I’m done ima go team up with a superstar somewhere else. And dame is one of them. He legit

[@user1164]

Look at dame man, so inspirational. Dame is a great player and a top point guard in the league.

[@UnknownPerson-ul1fn]

a lot of clueless people tend to discredit the greatness of a player just because they never won championship.. dame and chuck are in that conversation.. ive always admired his play...

[@adecentyoutuber7407]

Whenever I feel like I'm being doubted or passed up, it's videos and stories like this that keep me going.

[@Art_Vandelay_Industries]

Dame is definitely underrated and for a while. He has been one of the top point guards in the league for years and the fact that he mainly carried Portland for his time there is insane. Also: I love his smooth shot mechanics. I never noticed that he is a palm shooter, though, up until the All Star 3 point contest

[@PAWGmoth]

i hope dame wins one in portland so bad. Would be the most memorable title since dirk. He seems like one of the few w the old head mentality. cool to see his backstory too. good vid :)

[@blorbiboyo3225]

And now he’s dropping 70. Dope dude

[@zonemanbobo]

Living in Portland I've been lucky enough to see all his greatness. Dude is a beast. 1st team all NBA this year

[@cedricasdfghjkl9151]

He is my favourite current player. He's so cool. Idk how you can't like him. My brother is an OKC fan and always loved Russ, but Dame is one of his favourite players as well and we both consider him the best PG in the league.

[@paintballJohn2]

I will always remember Dame killing the Lakers when he was a rookie and Kobe even said that boy serious. I knows he would be a great player from that game.

[@goldenokoko3211]

People don’t know the work these guys put in to be good man

[@rlonzoraddison6921]

..."chasing rings somewhere else was never an option." Mr Lillard is true professional, and epitome of teammate. No brands, or gimmicks.

[@adamzi4984]

Here after he dropped 71, man's a legend

[@bquillaguyd2940]

There's just one word that can define Lillard perfectly. Cold.

[@Stoodss]

The man just dropped 71 POINTS! What a legend

[@juliansearcie1758]

Devon Booker dropped 70 .Mitchell dropped seventy 73. They legends to

[@Stoodss]

@@juliansearcie1758oh course, they are as well

[@nghakakhalthang8062]

@@juliansearcie1758 damn dame is in a league of his own tho bro,next level shit S tier player

[@Stoodss]

@@nghakakhalthang8062I hope he get a ring some day man. He deserves it

[@plebius1877]

@@juliansearcie1758 d mitchell got 71 not 73

[@ryannnnnnnnnnnnn]

Just scored a career high 71! Nothing but respect to dame

[@al-nur999]

And then drops 71 pts and 13 threes in a game 🔥 Dame Dolla is cold

[@tyraprism2240]

One of the most inspirational players ever

[@chengwenwang7011]

Love Dame's logyalty and cold blood finsining at the end of the game. Keep GOING!

[@pranavmanie1479]

Dame would have been awesome in any era of basketball, man.

[@d1mca518]

This proves that you can make it even if you aren't the best now. It takes 10000s of hours then it comes all at once, keep pushing.

[@kpassadis]

Dame is how a player on the NBA should be ! Favorite of all time ! ( along with Drexler)

[@seanmcgowan8819]

I love how Dame makes failure and setbacks a part of his story. Blows a game in High School by taking his shirt off, turns himself into a stone faced assassin. Breaks his foot, turns himself into a monster. Gets swept by the Pels, turns himself into a pick and roll master by becoming Logo Lillard.

[@บุญร่วมละคร]

love the kays cooking shoutout. she may not make the best food but she’s so pure

[@torcik2995]

watching this after he dropped 71 points on 80% true shooting with 13 threes

[@SummerC]

dame deserves to win a ring before he retires.

[@skar2932]

i always loved lillard's game but im such a super fan he is a good person.

[@MikeEdwardsphotography]

This dude is so likeable. Not willing to sell his soul to win a championship. Major respect.

[@27mosquitoes]

Dame deserves a ring more than anyone in the league right now

[@arishemghoul9571]

Well he needs to live Portland

[@SAINTxSZN]

No because hes too dumb to realize how the league works. If he deserves it he would have one already

[@27mosquitoes]

@@SAINTxSZN ever heard of teammates? one man cannot win a ring alone, and neither can this man. ever since he became an allstar he has been consistently surrounded with mediocre teammates and no other big players. even his best duo (dame, cj) was swept by golden state because he hasnt had enough help. if he got traded to like milwaukee, they would win 2 straight rings

[@juliansearcie1758]

He don't deserve shite ..

[@ogwalivan2313]

after he signed the 4 year extension of his contract, i loved him more

[@Tlawtuff]

Dame is a top 3 and maybe best clutch player of all time

[@1sthatlimose]

Facts

[@flyingblasian1352]

Top 3 all time is insane. He’s not even a top 3 pg all time, and maybe not even a top 3 pg in the league rn. He’ll maybe end up top 50 all time, especially if he ain’t gettin rings. Dude has 1 first team all-nba selection, and even then it’s only cause Curry missed almost half the season.

[@presttifps]

@@flyingblasian1352clutch not top 3 all time. He’s pretty clutch

[@dtube441]

​@flyingblasian1352 read brother. He said clutch.

[@isaiahbautista268]

What about Michael Jordan?

[@kmod301]

“This is a comfortable range”🥶

[@darkesteditsz9589]

Damian JUST SCORED 71 POINTS!!! TAKE THAT ROCKETS

[@1ZaiOT]

Here after he just exploded for 71. This guy is ridiculous

[@CCx77x]

Drops 71 points days after this

[@Scamhater007]

his control of his emotions after being embarrassed in HS shows he's the type of guy who learns from his mistakes. he deserves peoples respect

[@miketyson8933]

2012 is a BEAST year for NBA players too! The man is just a great person all around. He saves his money and he makes a TON of money off of shoe deals alone. Hes tied with Kobe 2nd on the list of players who have scored 60 or more points a statistic that not many players make.

[@bakerboy2267]

Dame time boys.... 🔥🔥🔥

[@joeylewis8615]

He was already my favorite NBA player, watching this took it to a whole new level with all that he is as a player and a person.

[@loganbeckman3572]

It’s crazy how people still try to hate on him

[@CertifiedPDF63K]

bro just dropped 71

[@loganbeckman3572]

@@CertifiedPDF63K best player to ever play for Portland

[@CertifiedPDF63K]

@@loganbeckman3572 thought we knew this 2+ years ago?

[@loganbeckman3572]

@@CertifiedPDF63K I did lol

[@arditshakur83]

Love dame man

[@nikobellic8627]

no you don’t poser

[@KittenStoriesOfficial]

here after he dropped 71 points

[@comp5092]

Man dropped a 70 bomb tonight 😭🔥

[@hdog6912]

W channel, w video, I love no stop sports

[@Jay-lj4nv]

this nigga been calm ever since that shot i see LMAOOO love D Lil

[@flobrae]

I would kill to see him in a winning franchise or at least with a good enough supporting cast

[@d0meh1t]

PORTLAND WENT TO THE PLAYOFF 9 YEARS STRAIGHT.... THATS A WINNING FRANCHISE

[@thesansabasong-bird6947]

The bucks baby

[@flobrae]

@@thesansabasong-bird6947 😈🙏🏼

[@vitaminc64]

what perfect timing😂

[@goldenokoko3211]

😂

[@lazydadsgarage]

The funny thing is this came out before the 71 game

[@djnando7293]

My dude…I went to school with Dame and played on the same team. We were not the Rebels, we were Oakland High School Wildcats.

[@KDSRirelandboy1]

The truth behind Lillard is simple, he was real with himself from the get go. He knew he was going to have to put in some real work to get noticed. He knew if things went sideways, he'd have to dig deep and push through that brick wall someone laid in front of him. And he's continued to do that, no matter the adversity, he strives to be a better player, a better team mate, a better personification of hard work and diligence. Respect to a brother who can keep his head down and keep chugging away.

[@shikharsehgal3612]

returning here after the 71 point game

[@Jonnie_b]

Dame is really Showtime.. This guy is unreal serious

[@vanstephenson4838]

is anyone watching this with dame in milwaukee

[@HectorCodm]

Me

[@stephenwong8053]

anyone else notice cj hit the bye bye after seeing dame do it, lmao i love them together bruhh

[@Jaiyh]

here after he just dropped 71😭 Dude a bucket

[@BuuGz86]

I have massive Respect for this guy, he really is one of my Favorite players ever. And he not switching teams is another level of awesome. Hall of Famer for sure :)

[@yopierreyouwannacomeouther3888]

Whos here after he scored 71 ?

[@yunglordz5907]

4:30-4:45 destined for greatness 🙏🏽💯

[@17examples]

whose here after lillard made that historic 71 point performance 👇

[@jacobm3728]

i love how you told that story about him taking his shirt off and getting the tech and now his stare down no emotion deeep okc 3 pointer carrys so much more

[@daltondynasty1644]

most underrated player🙌

[@Icebuckets78191]

Props to dame for going from a 2 star recruit to the nba and a is a hall of famer 100% in my opinion if he was international he would’ve been the first pick of the 2012 nba draft.

[@theinktician]

He saw this and decided to drop 70

[@ManicMeech]

Love Dame man. Will go down as one of the best ever, hopefully he can get a ring before he goes out.

[@mewisgoated234]

hes a great guy and one of the greatest poing guards ever

[@brotkruemel99]

MF drops 71 3 days after this video drops. Crazy timing

[@bluaurax]

One of my favourite players ever and top 3 point guards.

[@simoncaton1226]

Damian Lillard reminds me a bit of Steven Gerrard. The Blazers had some good teams (like Gerrard at Liverpool) but not good enough to win the league. People will go to Liverpool where Gerrard was the captain and the reason they were there. Lillard would have the same role.

[@dominicnathan5111]

Gerrard won a UCL though…

[@deity6569]

what a beast dame is in my top 5 favorite pgs to watch growing up

[@danielmcpherson7761]

71last night 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Bi6M4C]

I remember seeing the game as a kid. I liked lillard before but at this moment I became a fan!

[@lngvqrtx4656]

who's here after he dropped 71?

[@muggsybogues5619]

Whos here after her scored 71 😭😭💀

[@L4B055]

0:01 perfect timing with the beat

[@Dagobert269]

Just dropped 71 points 😏😏

[@donovandao6472]

Dame is the ultimate Old School NBA player. Just came and worked with what he as, never complained, never quit or whined. KD should spent some time Dame

[@icnhoop]

3 days later he drops 71 points

[@BERUBO16]

And everybody talking about loyalty! Dame is the perfect example about that! He always chose the 1st thing that picks him

[@sneake_r]

pull up we scoring like damian lillard

[@poaloguano5388]

Ultimate underdog story. Have to respect dame no matter what team you represent

[@bey6634]

Bro js dropped 71 💀💀