Andrew Goudelock
A scoring guard with a lightning-quick release, whose 'Mini Mamba' nickname and EuroLeague MVP season cemented his status as a global basketball star.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American basketball player·Birthday: December 7·Millennials
Biography
Andrew Goudelock's professional narrative is the classic tale of a scorer who found his kingdom overseas. At the College of Charleston, he was a one-man offensive spectacle, leading the nation in three-pointers and captivating fans with his deep range. A second-round NBA pick, he had flashes of brilliance, most notably with the Los Angeles Lakers, but it was in Europe where his game truly flourished. In the EuroLeague, the continent's premier competition, Goudelock transformed into a superstar. His ability to create and make difficult shots under pressure reached its peak in 2017 when he carried Fenerbahçe to the EuroLeague title and was named the Final Four MVP. He redefined his career, becoming one of the most feared and respected American players in the international arena.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Andrew was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Andrew Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Andrew's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named the EuroLeague Final Four MVP in 2017 after leading Fenerbahçe to the championship.
- Won the EuroLeague title in 2017 and again in 2021 with Anadolu Efes.
- Earned Southern Conference Player of the Year honors in 2011 at the College of Charleston.
- Led all NCAA Division I players in three-point field goals made during the 2010-11 season.
Did You Know?
His nickname, 'Mini Mamba,' was given to him by Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant for his scoring mentality.
He scored 39 points in an NBA D-League game for the Sioux Falls Skyforce in 2013.
He played for six different NBA teams across four seasons, including two separate stints with the Houston Rockets.
“You have to be ready to shoot when your number is called, no matter where you are.”
