Players and fans wish Blazers' Damian Lillard a happy 30th birthday

A leader on and off the court for the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard turns 30 years old, days ahead of the NBA restart in the Florida bubble.

Lillard, the former Rookie of the Year, a five-time NBA All-Star, and designated “best rapper in the NBA,” has played a major role in the resurgence of Trail Blazers basketball since his draft in 2012.

“Chapter 30 comes at a hectic time but thankful to see it none the less,” writes Lillard on Instagram. “Peace and love to everybody man and thank you for all the love!”

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As players and teams continue to establish a refurbished practice schedule, with meaningful NBA bubble games around the corner, having the undisputed King of Portland celebrate such a massive milestone is a worthy distraction from the current state of the world.

The congratulations and birthday wishes came flooding in this morning for Lillard from all over the league and friends alike.

 

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We celebrate @damianlillard’s birthday with his TOP 10 PLAYS for the @trailblazers! #NBABDAY

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Yall know the drill it’s Dolla Day twitter do yo thang and wish Lil bra happy bday @Dame_Lillard pic.twitter.com/QS7H2iCneY

— Houston Lillard (@flyguyhuey5) July 15, 2020

Happy 30th Birthday to the @trailblazers Legend pic.twitter.com/o0FGty94zX

— In & Out Of Context NBA (@InOutNBA) July 15, 2020

Happy birthday @Dame_Lillard!!

— Danielle Robinson (@justDROB) July 15, 2020

Truly a man of the people. HBD 30 @Dame_Lillard. pic.twitter.com/DRgpZ6tBrD

— Casey Holdahl (@CHold) July 15, 2020

Join us in wishing @Dame_Lillard of the @trailblazers a HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY! #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/iVaJmHEzkP

— NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2020

Happy birthday Dame!!!!!!@Dame_Lillard

— k.d. lang (@kdlang) July 15, 2020

Happy birthday to my brother A.k.a. La Heem 🎂🎈 @Dame_Lillard #happybirthdayBabo #ripcityontheyass #enjoyurday pic.twitter.com/8CVb9WyvWA

— Jusuf Nurkić (@bosnianbeast27) July 15, 2020

Happy 30th birthday bruh @Dame_Lillard 🤝 pic.twitter.com/EgLNlW2uTP

— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) July 15, 2020