Age, height, and physical dimensions The Oakland native is one of the NBA's most talented players right now. Dame is 6 feet 2 inches tall, making him exceptionally swift and nimble. He also has a very strong body, which allows him to take powerful shots over defenders. Damian Lillard was born on January 4th, 1992, in Oakland, California. He is an American basketball player who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). His full birth name is Damion Lee Martin Jr.. He grew up playing basketball from an early age for several years before joining the Portland Trail Blazers in 2011 as their first overall pick in the NBA draft. Lillard has been named Rookie of the Year after leading all rookies with 23 victories and more than seven minutes per game. After two seasons with the Trail Blazers, he signed with the Brooklyn Nets in 2014. However, he was later traded to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Kevin Love on June 15th, 2014. In 2015, he won the Most Valuable Player award and received All-NBA First Team honors. He currently plays center for the Portland Trail Blazers and is considered one of the best young talents in the league.