Damian Lillard, NBA and Oakland

Back in his native Bay Area, All-Star Damian Lillard seeks to make college more attainable for kids
Damian Lillard went back to Oakland High on Thursday to help make the path for some current students there a little easier.
Oakland native Damian Lillard wants NBA All-Star Game to return to its roots
Lillard is no stranger to playing hard in an All-Star Game. Last year, Lillard won the All-Star MVP after knocking down 11 3-pointers and totaling 39 points. In the seven All-Star games he played in, Lillard has averaged 22.3 points on 47.5% shooting from the field.
NBA star Damian Lillard comes home to Oakland during All-Star week
All-Star week is bringing the best of the NBA here to the Bay Area. One basketball star came home to Oakland and offered support to the community that helped him get to where he is now.
Bucks star Damian Lillard thrilled All-Star weekend featured NBA HBCU Classic in his native Oakland
For Oakland native Damian Lillard and Warriors star Stephen Curry, shining a light on Oakland's deep sports history and the legacies of so many Black athletes through the NBA HBCU Classic meant so much during All-Star Weekend.
College student wins $100,000 after beating Bucks star Damian Lillard in three-point contest at NBA All-Star Weekend
College student Jaren Barajas has a new claim to fame after beating Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a shooting contest, winning $100,000 in the process.
Damian Lillard Attempting to Claim First Three-Peat in NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest Since 1992
That's because, on Saturday, Lillard is looking to become the first player to three-point in the 3-Point Contest since 1992, when Chicago Bulls reserve combo guard Craig Hodges achieved the feat. Most memorably that day, Hodges at one point nailed 19 straight triple tries during the semifinal round.
Teen wins $100K for beating NBA star Damian Lillard in 3-point challenge
This is going to mean the world to me, it's going to help my family a lot and definitely my future," Jaren Barajas said after winning the contest.
College Student Jaren Barajas Beats Damian Lillard in 3-Point Shooting Contest, Wins $100K
A college student named Jaren Barajas beat Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a 3-point shooting contest during the All-Star Game and won $100,000
Fan defeats Damian Lillard in 3-point shooting contest at NBA All-Star Game, wins $100,000
A fan won $100,000 after sinking a near halfcourt shot at the NBA All-Star Game before Bucks guard Damian Lillard could hit three.
College student wins $100K after beating NBA All-Star in 3-point contest
College student Jaren Barajas, 18, hit the shot of his life on Sunday night at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, as he beat Damian Lillard and won $100,000.
Lori Nickel: Scholarships, old friends, Oakland roots. Damian Lillard heads home for special All-Star week
On Thursday, he will announce his partnership with Portland State University and the new Damian Lillard Scholarship for ...
College student Jaren Barajas wins $100K for beating Damian Lillard in a 3-point shooting contest
On Sunday night with the world watching, 18-year-old Jaren Barajas somehow beat Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a ...
Warriors forward pans current NBA, while Oakland's Damian Lillard and Santa Clara's Jalen Williams enjoy coming back to Bay Area
Warriors forward pans current NBA, while Oakland’s Damian Lillard and Santa Clara’s Jalen Williams enjoy coming back to Bay ...
Familiar faces, fresh format for All-Star Game in San Francisco
A last-gasp goal by substitute Boulaye Dia earned Lazio a 2-2 draw against visitors Napoli on Saturday, with Antonio Conte's ...
2025 NBA 3-Point Contest odds, picks, predictions, start time: Best bets from expert on 80-52 run
SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday's NBA 3-Point ...