Damian Lillard pronounces he is taking up as basic supervisor of Weber State basketball

Damian Lillard is staying true to his roots this offseason. Lower than two weeks after the workforce he spent his first 11 NBA seasons with formally welcomed him residence with an introductory press convention, Lillard introduced he’s going to take over as the overall supervisor of his faculty alma mater.

The Portland Path Blazers star broke the information Saturday in Ogden, Utah, the place he hosted the Weber State Basketball Alumni Traditional for the sixth time.

Lillard performed for Weber State from 2008-2012. Throughout his senior season, he averaged 24.5 factors per sport whereas taking pictures 44.6% from the sector, together with 40.9% from 3. within the course of, he gained Large Sky Participant of the 12 months for the second time and have become a third-team All-American.

The Blazers chosen him No. 6 general within the 2012 NBA Draft. Lillard instantly made an impression, amassing NBA Rookie of the 12 months honors in 2013. He’s a nine-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA 3-Level Contest champion, and he has 5 top-10 MVP finishes.

Lillard signed a three-year, $42 million cope with the Blazers after the Milwaukee Bucks waived him at the beginning of free company.

Lillard, 35, continues to be owed $113 million from the Bucks, whom he wasnt in a position to win a championship with in his two seasons in Milwaukee. He ruptured his left Achilles in Recreation 4 of the workforce’s first-round collection towards the Indiana Pacers.

Lillard isnt anticipated to play throughout the 2025-26 season. Hell possible function a quasi-assistant coach for the Blazers whereas he recovers.

However now he has one other non-playing function.

In a information launch, Weber State stated Lillard will work intently with the teaching workers and athletic division management to supply perception, mentorship, and steering, utilizing his expertise on the collegiate {and professional} ranges to raise this system.

In 2015, Lillard completed his diploma at Weber State. His No. 1 jersey was retired two years later. 4 years after that, in 2021, he was inducted into the WSU Athletics Corridor of Fame.

He added: “This chance permits me to be much more concerned in shaping the way forward for Weber State basketball.