“Well I think he’s the Rookie of the Year. He’s exceeded all

expectations and more.”LEBRON JAMES

Miami Heat

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43+57+P81+19+P85+15+PBY THE NUMBERS

FT%

PPG APGRPG

FG% MPG

19.0 6.53.1

0.844 0.429 38.6

DAMIANLILLARD

OSCARROBERTSON ALLEN

IVERSON

Lillard became one of only Three players in NBA history to record at least 1500 points and 500 assists in their rookie season.

Lillard led all NBA rookies in several categories this season.

SCORINg

19.0(12Th iN ThE NBA OvERALL)

ASSISTS

6.5(17Th iN ThE NBA OvERALL)

3-POINTERS

185(5Th iN ThE NBA OvERALL)

20-POINT gAMES

41(10Th iN ThE NBA OvERALL)

DAMIANLILLARDROOKIE OF THE YEAR

STATS•Becomes the fourth unanimous Rookie of the Year in NBA history (Blake griffin-2011, David Robinson-1990, Ralph Sampson-1984)•Named Kia NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month in every month this season, becoming the eighth NBA rookie to sweep the award•Broke the NBA rookie record for 3-pointers made in a season (185)•Became the first rookie to lead the NBA in total minutes played (3,167) in a season since Elvin Hayes in 1968-69•One of four NBA players with at least 1500 points and 500 assists this year (Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook)•Ranked 12th in the NBA in points (19.0), 17th in assists (6.5), fifth in 3-pointers (185) and third in minutes (38.6) this season•His 41 games with at least 20 points ranked 10th in the NBA this year•Finished the season tied for seventh in the NBA with 21 games of at least 20 points and seven assists•Became the only player in NBA history to score at least 900 points and make 100 3-pointers in his first 50 career games•On March 8 at S.A., became the first rookie to record 35 points and nine assists without a turnover since turnovers became a stat in 1978-79

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“Very rarely do you come in and have the respect of your teammates right off the bat, but he has it. That just tells you he has high character, he has great work ethic, and he has the talent and skill set to lead them.” ScOTT BROOkSOklahoma City ThunderJan. 13, 2013

“It’s hard not to like him. It’s tough to find savvy, talented young point guards. His play belies his experience. He plays like a veteran player.”ERik SPOELSTRAMiami HeatJan. 9, 2013

DAMIANLILLARDROOKIE OF THE YEAR

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“The big thing with Damian Lillard is he’s one of the best young point guards in the league, probably the best young point guard.”kEviN DURANTOklahoma City ThunderJan. 13, 2013

“He’s aggressive, he’s not afraid of contact, but he’s got a real fine demeanor and understanding of what’s going on out on the court. He can shoot it and he can drive it. He’s a fine young player for Portland.”GREGG POPOvichSan Antonio SpursDec. 13, 2012

“With the numbers he’s putting up, he’s making a strong case for Rookie of the Year. It’s always good to see young point guards come in the league and just take over like he’s doing.”kyRiE iRviNGCleveland CavaliersJan. 15, 2013

“He’s fantastic. Really fantastic. It wasn’t a game where he was just hot. A lot of players get hot. I told him he was a bad boy. He was out there cooking with gasoline tonight.”kOBE BRyANTLos Angeles LakersApr. 10, 2013