Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers is regarded as one of the best point guards ever to play the game. In 2021, the Oakland, California native was honored as one of the league's greatest players by being named in the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
Also known as Dame Time due to his knack for hitting crucial shots in clutch moments, Lillard's incredible skills on the basketball court have rewarded him handsomely in terms of financial matters.
With Lillard listed among the highest-paid players in the league and sports in general, many are asking - How much is Damian Lillard's net worth in 2023?
Damian Lillard's Net Worth 2023: $100 Million
The 33-year-old Lillard is worth an impressive $100 million as of 2023, according to Celebrity Net Worth and Wealthy Gorilla.
The seven-time NBA All-Star was also listed by the business magazine Forbes as the 25th highest-paid athlete in the world among all sports in 2023, earning $58.6 million for the past year.
Lillard earned over $42 million as a salary from the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2022-23 NBA season, while $16 million of his earnings for 2023 came from various endorsements and partnerships.
Early into his career, the 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year signed a long-term 10-year contract with German sportswear brand Adidas worth $100 million in the summer of 2014 while he was just about to enter his third season in the league. He continues to wear the Three Stripes brand today.
Aside from Adidas, Lillard also has partnership deals with AT&T, Gatorade, Moda Health, Oakley, Spalding, Tissot, and Toyota.
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Damian Lillard's Wealth
Lillard's wealth is expected to increase over the next few years, as he is currently ranked as the 10th highest-paid player in the NBA with a $45.6 million salary for the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season.
Locked into his contract until the 2025-26 season at the minimum, the former Weber State standout holds a player option for the 2026-27 campaign, which is reported to be an astonishing $63.2 million, as indicated by HoopsHype.
With this remarkable earnings figure, the all-time leading scorer in the history of the Trail Blazers achieved the historic milestone of becoming the first player in NBA history to surpass the $60 million mark in terms of single-season salary.
Amid his ongoing trade request out of Portland, Lillard will still receive the full amount indicated on his contract until 2025-26, at least on whichever team he lands on, as NBA teams trade contracts with each other.
The 2023 NBA Three Point contest champion has invested in various startups, such as Move Insoles, a footwear insoles brand he co-founded. The company has also received investments from fellow NBA players Chris Paul and Jamal Crawford.
Lillard has also invested in KICKS Crew, a digital sneaker marketplace.
The 2018 All-NBA First Team member also has an incredible mansion in Portland that is reportedly worth $7 million.
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