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DAMIAN LILLARD

PG · MIL · Age 34 (2024–25) · 10 qualified seasons
3× Top-10Peak 66.2Career Avg 56.6Primary Creator
Peak APEX Score
66.2
2018–19 · Ranked #8
Career Arc · APEX Across 10 Qualified Seasons
233343526272 APEX 2015–162016–172017–182018–192019–202020–212021–222022–232023–242024–25
2015–16 · Regular Season · Team: POR, 75 GP Ranked #62

Ranked #62 of 269 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 54.2
27.1
of 32
Off. Impact
5.9
of 14
Shot Quality
9.4
of 28
Def. Impact
7.8
of 16
Creation
4.0
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (27.1 of 32) — 85% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (9.4 of 28).
Style Metrics
56.0%
TS%
31.3%
USG%
6.1%
REB%
33.6%
AST%
2.12
AST/TO
0.315
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.79
LEBRON
+2.57
EPM
+4.4
BPM
+3.23
O-LBRN
-1.44
D-LBRN
4.3
VORP
APEX Score
54.2
Ranked #62 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
75
POR
Archetype Primary Creator · 14 of 269 players in 2015–16
Comparable Profiles · 2015–16
Isaiah Thomas
APEX 56.0 · Primary Creator · 94% match
→
Reggie Jackson
APEX 51.2 · Primary Creator · 92% match
→
Kyrie Irving
APEX 47.7 · Shot Creator · 91% match
→
Teammates · 2015–16 · 11 APEX-qualified
Al-Farouq AminuAllen CrabbeCJ McCollumEd DavisGerald HendersonMason PlumleeMaurice HarklessMeyers LeonardNoah VonlehPat ConnaughtonTim Frazier
2016–17 · Regular Season · Team: POR, 75 GP Ranked #35

Ranked #35 of 279 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 57.9
28.7
of 32
Off. Impact
6.5
of 14
Shot Quality
10.6
of 28
Def. Impact
7.9
of 16
Creation
4.2
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (28.7 of 32) — 90% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (10.6 of 28).
vs 2015–16: APEX +3.7. Offensive Impact +1.6 (largest change); Defensive Impact +1.2.
Style Metrics
58.6%
TS%
31.5%
USG%
7.6%
REB%
28.7%
AST%
2.27
AST/TO
0.366
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+3.94
LEBRON
+3.95
EPM
+5.0
BPM
+5.05
O-LBRN
-1.11
D-LBRN
4.8
VORP
APEX Score
57.9
Ranked #35 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
75
POR
Archetype Primary Creator · 20 of 279 players in 2016–17
Comparable Profiles · 2016–17
Mike Conley
APEX 61.9 · Primary Creator · 91% match
→
Lou Williams
APEX 53.5 · Primary Creator · 90% match
→
Goran Dragić
APEX 50.1 · Primary Creator · 89% match
→
Teammates · 2016–17 · 13 APEX-qualified
Al-Farouq AminuAllen CrabbeCJ McCollumEd DavisEvan TurnerJake LaymanJusuf NurkićMason PlumleeMaurice HarklessMeyers LeonardNoah VonlehPat ConnaughtonShabazz Napier
2017–18 · Regular Season · Team: POR, 73 GP Ranked #8

Ranked #8 of 273 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 65.1
29.8
of 32
Off. Impact
7.6
of 14
Shot Quality
14.9
of 28
Def. Impact
8.9
of 16
Creation
3.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (29.8 of 32) — 93% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (3.8 of 10).
vs 2016–17: APEX +7.2. Defensive Impact +4.3 (largest change); Offensive Impact +1.1.
Style Metrics
59.4%
TS%
30.6%
USG%
6.6%
REB%
30.9%
AST%
2.36
AST/TO
0.380
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+4.13
LEBRON
+5.98
EPM
+7.2
BPM
+4.59
O-LBRN
-0.47
D-LBRN
6.3
VORP
APEX Score
65.1
Ranked #8 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
73
POR
Archetype Primary Creator · 24 of 273 players in 2017–18
Comparable Profiles · 2017–18
Kyrie Irving
APEX 56.0 · Primary Creator · 92% match
→
Kemba Walker
APEX 57.1 · Primary Creator · 92% match
→
Jimmy Butler
APEX 59.0 · Primary Creator · 92% match
→
Teammates · 2017–18 · 12 APEX-qualified
Al-Farouq AminuCJ McCollumEd DavisEvan TurnerJake LaymanJusuf NurkićMaurice HarklessMeyers LeonardNoah VonlehPat ConnaughtonShabazz NapierZach Collins
2018–19 · Regular Season · Team: POR, 80 GP Ranked #8

Ranked #8 of 275 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Point of Attack. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 66.2
30.0
of 32
Off. Impact
8.4
of 14
Shot Quality
14.5
of 28
Def. Impact
8.9
of 16
Creation
4.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (30.0 of 32) — 94% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (4.5 of 10).
vs 2017–18: APEX +1.1. Shot Quality +0.8 (largest change); Physical Contribution +0.7.
Style Metrics
58.8%
TS%
29.3%
USG%
7.0%
REB%
30.6%
AST%
2.56
AST/TO
0.335
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+4.75
LEBRON
+5.37
EPM
+6.4
BPM
+5.17
O-LBRN
-0.42
D-LBRN
6.0
VORP
APEX Score
66.2
Ranked #8 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
80
POR
Archetype Primary Creator · 29 of 275 players in 2018–19
Comparable Profiles · 2018–19
Kyrie Irving
APEX 67.0 · Primary Creator · 93% match
→
Karl-Anthony Towns
APEX 59.7 · Versatile Big · 93% match
→
Kawhi Leonard
APEX 63.7 · Shot Creator · 92% match
→
Teammates · 2018–19 · 14 APEX-qualified
Al-Farouq AminuAnfernee SimonsCJ McCollumEnes FreedomEvan TurnerJake LaymanJusuf NurkićMaurice HarklessMeyers LeonardNik StauskasRodney HoodSeth CurrySkal LabissièreZach Collins
2019–20 · Regular Season · Team: POR, 66 GP Ranked #6

Ranked #6 of 246 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 65.6
31.7
of 32
Off. Impact
10.7
of 14
Shot Quality
9.3
of 28
Def. Impact
10.2
of 16
Creation
3.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (31.7 of 32) — 99% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (9.3 of 28).
vs 2018–19: APEX -0.6. Defensive Impact -5.2 (largest change); Shot Quality +2.3.
Style Metrics
62.7%
TS%
30.3%
USG%
6.0%
REB%
34.4%
AST%
2.76
AST/TO
0.384
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.65
LEBRON
+5.48
EPM
+7.5
BPM
+5.32
O-LBRN
-2.66
D-LBRN
5.9
VORP
APEX Score
65.6
Ranked #6 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
66
POR
Archetype Shot Creator · 29 of 246 players in 2019–20
Comparable Profiles · 2019–20
Karl-Anthony Towns
APEX 39.0 · Primary Creator · 91% match
→
Trae Young
APEX 52.7 · Shot Creator · 89% match
→
James Harden
APEX 71.1 · Shot Creator · 87% match
→
Teammates · 2019–20 · 14 APEX-qualified
Anfernee SimonsAnthony TolliverCJ McCollumCarmelo AnthonyHassan WhitesideJusuf NurkićKent BazemoreMario HezonjaNassir LittleRodney HoodSkal LabissièreTrevor ArizaWenyen GabrielZach Collins
2020–21 · Regular Season · Team: POR, 67 GP Ranked #12

Ranked #12 of 251 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 59.0
30.1
of 32
Off. Impact
7.5
of 14
Shot Quality
9.8
of 28
Def. Impact
8.9
of 16
Creation
2.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (30.1 of 32) — 94% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (2.7 of 10).
vs 2019–20: APEX -6.6. Shot Quality -3.2 (largest change); Offensive Impact -1.6.
Style Metrics
62.3%
TS%
31.4%
USG%
6.3%
REB%
34.6%
AST%
2.50
AST/TO
0.363
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+3.72
LEBRON
+5.47
EPM
+6.3
BPM
+5.61
O-LBRN
-1.89
D-LBRN
5.0
VORP
APEX Score
59.0
Ranked #12 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
67
POR
Archetype Primary Creator · 20 of 251 players in 2020–21
Comparable Profiles · 2020–21
Trae Young
APEX 50.4 · Primary Creator · 91% match
→
James Harden
APEX 44.4 · Primary Creator · 90% match
→
Donovan Mitchell
APEX 47.4 · Shot Creator · 89% match
→
Teammates · 2020–21 · 11 APEX-qualified
Anfernee SimonsCJ EllebyCJ McCollumCarmelo AnthonyEnes FreedomJusuf NurkićNassir LittleNorman PowellRobert CovingtonRodney HoodRondae Hollis-Jefferson
2021–22 · Regular Season · Team: POR, 29 GP Ranked #268

Ranked #268 of 270 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 29.4
24.8
of 32
Off. Impact
5.9
of 14
Shot Quality
9.6
of 28
Def. Impact
9.9
of 16
Creation
3.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (24.8 of 32) — 78% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (9.6 of 28).
vs 2020–21: APEX -29.6. Offensive Impact -5.3 (largest change); Shot Quality -1.6.
Style Metrics
55.0%
TS%
29.3%
USG%
6.2%
REB%
34.0%
AST%
2.52
AST/TO
0.328
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.98
LEBRON
+1.88
EPM
+1.3
BPM
+3.52
O-LBRN
-1.54
D-LBRN
0.9
VORP
APEX Score
29.4
Ranked #268 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
29
POR
Archetype Shot Creator · 42 of 270 players in 2021–22
Comparable Profiles · 2021–22
James Harden
APEX 54.7 · Primary Creator · 94% match
→
CJ McCollum
APEX 49.9 · Shot Creator · 93% match
→
D'Angelo Russell
APEX 52.3 · Shot Creator · 93% match
→
Teammates · 2021–22 · 16 APEX-qualified
Anfernee SimonsBen McLemoreCJ EllebyCJ McCollumCody ZellerDrew EubanksJosh HartJustise WinslowJusuf NurkićKeon JohnsonKris DunnNassir LittleNorman PowellRobert CovingtonTony SnellTrendon Watford
2022–23 · Regular Season · Team: POR, 58 GP Ranked #46

Ranked #46 of 261 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 55.7
31.9
of 32
Off. Impact
8.0
of 14
Shot Quality
8.9
of 28
Def. Impact
8.8
of 16
Creation
3.2
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (31.9 of 32) — 100% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (8.9 of 28).
vs 2021–22: APEX +26.3. Offensive Impact +7.1 (largest change); Shot Quality +2.1.
Style Metrics
64.5%
TS%
33.8%
USG%
7.6%
REB%
35.0%
AST%
2.21
AST/TO
0.464
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+3.81
LEBRON
+6.29
EPM
+7.1
BPM
+6.27
O-LBRN
-2.46
D-LBRN
4.9
VORP
APEX Score
55.7
Ranked #46 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
58
POR
Archetype Primary Creator · 13 of 261 players in 2022–23
Comparable Profiles · 2022–23
Trae Young
APEX 54.9 · Pure Playmaker · 90% match
→
Devin Booker
APEX 53.2 · Shot Creator · 87% match
→
Jalen Brunson
APEX 57.6 · Shot Creator · 87% match
→
Teammates · 2022–23 · 16 APEX-qualified
Anfernee SimonsCam ReddishDrew EubanksJabari WalkerJerami GrantJosh HartJustise WinslowJusuf NurkićKeon JohnsonKevin KnoxMatisse ThybulleNassir LittleRyan ArcidiaconoShaedon SharpeShaquille HarrisonTrendon Watford
2023–24 · Regular Season · Team: MIL, 73 GP Ranked #34

Ranked #34 of 264 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 57.4
24.1
of 32
Off. Impact
6.1
of 14
Shot Quality
15.2
of 28
Def. Impact
8.3
of 16
Creation
3.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (24.1 of 32) — 75% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (3.7 of 10).
vs 2022–23: APEX +1.7. Offensive Impact -7.8 (largest change); Defensive Impact +6.3.
Style Metrics
59.0%
TS%
28.4%
USG%
6.8%
REB%
28.8%
AST%
2.69
AST/TO
0.403
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.46
LEBRON
+3.96
EPM
+2.1
BPM
+3.32
O-LBRN
-0.87
D-LBRN
2.7
VORP
APEX Score
57.4
Ranked #34 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
73
MIL
Archetype Primary Creator · 24 of 264 players in 2023–24
Comparable Profiles · 2023–24
Devin Booker
APEX 59.7 · Primary Creator · 94% match
→
De'Aaron Fox
APEX 59.2 · Shot Creator · 94% match
→
Lauri Markkanen
APEX 50.0 · Versatile Big · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2023–24 · 11 APEX-qualified
Bobby PortisBrook LopezCameron PayneDanilo GallinariGiannis AntetokounmpoJae CrowderKhris MiddletonMalik BeasleyPat ConnaughtonPatrick BeverleyRobin Lopez
2024–25 · Regular Season · Team: MIL, 58 GP Ranked #44

Ranked #44 of 268 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Low Activity.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 55.5
25.3
of 32
Off. Impact
8.7
of 14
Shot Quality
14.8
of 28
Def. Impact
7.6
of 16
Creation
4.2
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (25.3 of 32) — 79% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (4.2 of 10).
vs 2023–24: APEX -1.9. Shot Quality +2.6 (largest change); Offensive Impact +1.2.
Style Metrics
62.1%
TS%
27.8%
USG%
7.1%
REB%
29.7%
AST%
2.54
AST/TO
0.396
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.41
LEBRON
+3.16
EPM
+4.0
BPM
+3.33
O-LBRN
-0.93
D-LBRN
3.2
VORP
APEX Score
55.5
Ranked #44 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Low Activity
Games
58
MIL
Archetype Primary Creator · 22 of 268 players in 2024–25
Comparable Profiles · 2024–25
Stephen Curry
APEX 64.1 · Primary Creator · 96% match
→
Kyrie Irving
APEX 47.2 · Shot Creator · 94% match
→
Jimmy Butler
APEX 53.3 · Primary Creator · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2024–25 · 8 APEX-qualified
Bobby PortisBrook LopezDelon WrightGiannis AntetokounmpoKhris MiddletonKyle KuzmaPat ConnaughtonTaurean Prince
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Auto-generated from APEX v6.8 engine output. Pillar values reflect contribution to the APEX total (Off. Impact max 32, Def. Impact max 28, Creation max 16, Shot Quality max 14, Physical max 10). Scores are era-relative and not directly comparable across seasons.