Photos: Damian Lillard through the years on his way to Blazers scoring title
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We dug through the Portland Tribune archives to find photos of Damian Lillard as he approached the Portland Trail Blazers' all-time scoring record. Check out the superstar guard's trajectory from Rookie of the Year to arguably the best player in franchise history.
What's to like about Damian Lillard? How about everything?
The No. 6 overall draft pick of 2012, point guard Damian Lilliard, has been the No. 1 player so far in the Las Vegas Summer League, starring for the Trail Blazers.
- TRIBUNE PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER ONSTOTT
Lillard wins Rookie of Year: 'I want an MVP some day'
Portland Trail Blazers' point guard Damian Lillard was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year Wednesday. The award had little suspense, because Lillard racked up so many rookie of the month awards this season.
- Pamplin Media Group: Vern Uyetake
Lillard's 3 sinks Cavs
Damian Lillard nearly had a triple-double Tuesday night at Cleveland, scoring 36 points, including the winning 3 in the final second as Portland remained undefeated going into the final night of a four-game trip.
- TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER ONSTOTT
Hungry team ready to roar
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard reacts after dunking the ball against Milwaukee Bucks in overtime at Moda Center. Lillard says the team wont be satisfied until it wins in the playoffs.
- Tribune photo: Jaime Valdez
Short night for Aldridge, long night for Mavericks in Moda Center
Blazers guard Damian Lillard gets ready to play the Dallas Mavericks during Thursday night's player introductions at Moda Center. Portland rolled in the second half to a 108-87 victory.
- COURTESY OF DAVID BLAIR
Afflalo: Game 2 the goal, Game 3 for sure
Arron Afflalo (right), with fellow Blazers guard Damian Lillard, says he will give his injured shoulder another day of rest and testing before deciding whether to play against Memphis on Wednesday night.
- TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ
SLIDESHOW: Blazers dump Clippers
Damian Lillard gets a hand from Ed Davis after another fourth-quarter 3-pointer. Lillard finished with 27 points on Friday as the Trail Blazers downed the Los Angeles Clippers 102-91 at Moda Center.
- TRIBUNE PHOTO: JOSH KULLA
It's gloom for Batum on return to Rip City
Damian Lillard gives a look to former teammate Nicolas Batum after scoring a basket and drawing a foul on Batum in the Trail Blazers' victory Friday night over the Charlotte Hornets.
- TRIBUNE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ
Lillard: 'I have to be better. I will be, and our team will be'
Damian Lillard of the Trail Blazers says his cold is a little better and his team has to focus on making better decisions and getting off to a better start in Game 2 Tuesday night against Golden State.
- TRIBUNE PHOTO: GEROME WRIGHT
VIDEO: After six straight losses, Blazers are kings for a day
Damian Lillard of the Trail Blazers is all dressed up but with no place to play, but even with him on the bench, Portland was able to defeat the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night at Moda Center.
- TRIBUNE PHOTO: JOSH KULLA
