Damian Lillard completes 100,000 three-pointers during Portland Trail Blazers injury rehab
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 10:13 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard reached a goal of making 100,000 three-pointers while recovering from a torn Achilles. Lillard sustained the injury during the 2025 NBA Playoffs while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. Upon returning to the Trail Blazers last summer on a three-year, $41.6 million contract, the veteran shooter began tracking his progress during daily rehab and basketball activity sessions. He recorded 11,000 makes during August 2026, maintaining an 80-85% success rate on the shots included in his training drills. Lillard is expected to be available for the team's season opener against the Phoenix Suns on October 21. This return marks his official comeback to the franchise where he holds the all-time scoring record.
- •Damian Lillard sustained a torn Achilles during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
- •The veteran guard signed a three-year, $41.6 million deal to return to Portland.
- •Lillard made 11,000 three-pointers in August 2026 to complete his goal.
- •The Trail Blazers face the Phoenix Suns in their season opener on October 21.
- 10:13 AMYahoo Sports — Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard Opens Up on Wild 100K Shots Feat During Offseason
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Damian Lillard completes major goal of making 100,000 three-pointers amid 15-month injury rehab
"Damian Lillard is working his way back to full fitness after missing the entire 2025-26 NBA season due to an Achilles tear, and the Portland Trail Blazers guard achieved an astonishing feat this offseason. The Portland Trail Blazers recently revealed that Lillard converted a jaw-dropping 100,000 shots this summer, including going 1,100-for-1,168 attempts in one [...]
"Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard officially completed his goal of making 100,000 three-pointers during rehab from his torn Achilles. Lillard is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 10:13 AMPortland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard Opens Up on Wild 100K Shots Feat During Offseason
Damian Lillard is working his way back to full fitness after missing the entire 2025-26 NBA season due to an Achilles tear, and the Portland Trail Blazers guard achieved an astonishing feat this offseason. The Portland Trail Blazers recently revealed that Lillard converted a jaw-dropping 100,000 shots this summer, including going 1,100-for-1,168 attempts in one [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 8:31 AMDamian Lillard completes major goal of making 100,000 three-pointers amid 15-month injury rehab
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard officially completed his goal of making 100,000 three-pointers during rehab from his torn Achilles. Lillard is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.
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