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Damian Lillard Posts Team-Tracked Workout Showing About 1,100 Makes From Three

Team-tracked totals have raised expectations about his shooting readiness as he finishes rehab from a ruptured Achilles.

Overview

  • This week Lillard and the Trail Blazers shared video and tracking that show roughly 1,100 made three-pointers in 1,168 attempts during organized shooting drills.
  • Golden State forward Draymond Green publicly praised the volume and efficiency and said he had not seen even Stephen Curry hit that level of makes in practice.
  • Lillard tore his left Achilles in April 2025 and is in late-stage rehabilitation with an anticipated return for the 2026–27 season on a reported three-year deal with Portland.
  • Reporters note the numbers came from structured drills tracked by the team, but analysts and fans warn that practice shooting does not directly predict full-speed, in-game effectiveness.
  • If Lillard translates enough of this form to live play, the Blazers could gain a high-volume shooter who changes spacing and scoring, but his conditioning and ability to perform under game pressure are the key items to watch in preseason and early regular-season games.