Anthony Davis
A defensive savant with a guard's skills in a center's body, he redefined modern big-man play and anchored an NBA championship run.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American basketball player·Birthday: March 11·Millennials
Biography
Anthony Davis's ascent was anything but predictable. A late growth spurt in high school transformed him from an unrecruited guard into a 6'10" phenomenon, a shift that gave him a unique hybrid skill set. At Kentucky, his shot-blocking dominance led the Wildcats to a national title and made him the consensus number one draft pick. In the NBA, 'AD' or 'The Brow' became synonymous with two-way excellence. He combines guard-like ball-handling and shooting range with elite rim protection and rebounding, a package that made him the centerpiece of the New Orleans Pelicans for years. His trade to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019 culminated in a dominant 2020 playoff run where his defense and scoring were instrumental in securing the franchise's 17th championship.
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.
Anthony was born in 1993, 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 Anthony Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Anthony's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
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
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
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
2009Could drive
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
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, playing a central role in their playoff run.
- Named to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team in 2021, honoring the league's greatest players.
- Earned NCAA championship and Most Outstanding Player honors with the University of Kentucky in 2012.
- Has been selected to multiple NBA All-Defensive First Teams, highlighting his impact on that end of the court.
Did You Know?
He wore number 23 in honor of Michael Jordan despite playing center and power forward.
He is known for his unibrow and has trademarked the phrases 'Fear The Brow' and 'Raise The Brow.'
He grew eight inches between his sophomore and senior years of high school.
He was originally committed to play college basketball for Cleveland State before his explosion in height and skill.
“I just try to go out there and affect the game in any way possible.”
