Damian Lillard may not be suiting up for the Portland Trail Blazers this season, but he is making sure no one forgets what he is capable of. The nine-time All-Star guard, sidelined all year with a torn left Achilles, has been putting in serious work behind the scenes. A recent workout clip going viral gave us all a stark reminder of just how locked he is, despite everything.
Damian Lillard’s Workout Footage Is Turning Heads for All the Right Reasons
According to the NBA’s official X handle, Lillard knocked down over 200 three-pointers during a single workout session in Brooklyn. The volume alone would be eye-catching for any player, but what stood out just as much was the range on display.
A significant portion of the makes came from the logo range, well beyond the NBA arc. For a player working his way back from one of the most demanding injuries in basketball, the session was a statement.
Dame knocked down over 200 THREES in a workout yesterday 😲
The journey back to the court continues for the 3-point champ! pic.twitter.com/BGCBB2mWnA
— NBA (@NBA) March 17, 2026
It is also consistent with how Lillard has approached what has otherwise been a lost season on the court. He has spoken openly about the discipline required to stay on schedule during rehab, describing early mornings in an empty gym as a regular part of his routine. “I’m showing up in the building at 6:30, 7:00 AM every day because I don’t want to get in people’s way that are preparing to practice,” Lillard said in a recent interview.
“A lot of my time is spent in front of nobody… it’s me and the PT in the training room and in the weight room, and then it’s me and the player development guys on the court going through workouts.”
That grind has already produced one memorable public moment this season. At All-Star weekend, Lillard won the three-point contest for the third time in his career, tying Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for the most wins in the event’s history. He did so without having played a single NBA game this season, becoming the first player ever to accomplish the feat under those circumstances. The Brooklyn workout suggests that performance was far from a one-off.
Lillard tore his left Achilles tendon in late April during Milwaukee’s first-round playoff series against Indiana, underwent surgery in early May, and returned to Portland last summer on a three-year, $42 million deal. The Blazers have not expected him back this season, and that timeline has remained unchanged. But with the level of work he is putting in, there is little doubt he is setting himself up for a strong return next year.
