Happy birthday! Damian Lillard turns 36 today

Damian Lillard is celebrating his 36th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player Damian Lillard has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 36th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lillard, a cultural icon

Born Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard in Oakland on July 15, 1990, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Lillard's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Damian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Damian Lillard as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 36.

Happy Birthday, Damian, you're the best!

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