1. Damian Lillard All Special Topic Posts

2. Damian Lillard Damian Lillard was an honorable mention All-American in 2010. He is an 6 ft 4 guard from Oakland, California. He played college basketball at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. After transferring from St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda, California Lillard played at Oakland High School.

3. High Schol Performance Damian Lillard had a fairly good high school season. At Oakland High School, Lillard was first team all-league of his junior and senior seasons. He averaged just over 28 points per game as a senior with a single-game high of 45. He averaged 20 points, four rebounds and four assists his junior season. His development also grew during the summers with his experience playing for Oakland's AAU basketball program, the Oakland Rebels.

4. College Performance As a freshman at Weber State University, Lillard averaged 11.5 points per game in the 2008-2009 season. He led the Wildcats to the Big Sky Conference regular-season championship. He was named conference Freshman of the Year and first-team all- conference, the first Big Sky freshman to do so since Eastern Washington's Rodney Stuckey in 2006. As a sophomore, Lillard raised his scoring average to 19.9 points per game and again led the Wildcats to the regular season conference championship. Lillard was named Big Sky Player of the Year and an honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press. In his junior season, his season was cut short as he suffered a foot injury nine games into the season and was forced to take a medical redshirt. Lillard was leading the Big Sky with 19.7 points per game before his injury sidelined him for the year. In his senior season, he did not play and went to the 2012 NBA Draft.

5. NBA Performance Lillard was drafted in the first round with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. That was the second highest selection in Weber State University history. He was named co-MVP of the 2012 NBA Summer League, while averaging 26.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists. On October 31, 2012, in his NBA debut against the Lakers, Lillard recorded 23 points and 11 assists, joining Oscar Robertson and Isiah Thomas as the only players in NBA history with at least 20 points and 10 assists in their NBA debuts. On November 3, 2012, Lillard joined Oscar Robertson in recording 20 or more points and more than seven assists in his first three rookie season games. He was named the Western Conference's Rookie of the Month for November 2012. He scored his highest in his rookie season, scoring 37 points in January 2013. Also, he played in the Rising Stars Challenge and won the Skills Challenge. At the conclusion of his rookie year, he was named Rookie of the Year. In the summer, he participated in Team USA's minicamp.

6. Basic Information The topic I'm writing about is Damian Lillard. I chose to write about Damian Lillard because he motivates me to go to the NBA. My dream is going to the NBA and Damian Lillard is in the NBA and plays for the Portland TrailBlazers. The reason that he motivates is because he came from a neighborhood where no one succeed, but Damian Lillard overcame some difficulties and succeeded by going to the NBA. It is almost the same thing in Philadelphia because not many people succeed and I can overcome difficulties like Damian Lillard. So, this is why I chose to write about Damian Lillard

7. What I Am Passionate About I am passionate about many things. One thing, is Jordan sneakers because I like the design, attract people, and a way to show you can dress. Another thing, basketball because it keep me out of trouble, relieve stress, and if i go to the NBA it can get me a lot of money. Another thing, money because I can buy many things that I want and need. Fourth thing, my mom because she gets me a lot of things that I want and need and she takes care of me more than anybody. Last thing, Damian Lillard because he came from a place where no one make it out the neighborhood, also he is dedicated and humble.

8. NBA Career Statistics Damian Lillard had an excellent rookie season. He played all 82 games of the season. Lillard averaged 19 points per game. Also, he had 38.6 minutes per game, which is a lot for a rookie. Damian Lillard averaged 6.5 assists. In my opinion, he deserved the 2012-13 season Rookie of the Year.