Anthony Gill (basketball)
A relentless forward who carved out an NBA career through defensive grit and intelligence after a standout collegiate journey.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American basketball player·Birthday: October 17·Millennials
Biography
Anthony Gill's basketball story is one of persistence and adaptation. A highly-touted recruit, he began his college career at South Carolina before transferring to the University of Virginia, where he became a cornerstone of Tony Bennett's defensively elite system. Not a flashy scorer, Gill's value was in his physicality, smart positioning, and unwavering effort—a 'glue guy' who did the dirty work that wins games. Undrafted in 2016, he refused to let that define his path, honing his craft for four seasons in Europe and Turkey, where he developed into a more complete player. His patience paid off when the Washington Wizards brought him to the NBA in 2020. In the league, Gill embraced a specific, energy-giving role, proving that a sharp mind and a professional approach can forge a lasting career.
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 1992, 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 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Anthony's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the NCAA National Championship with the Virginia Cavaliers in 2019, playing a key role off the bench.
- Named to the All-ACC Third Team in 2016 after a standout senior season at Virginia.
- Earned All-EuroCup Second Team honors in 2019 while playing for Khimki in Russia.
- Secured a multi-year contract with the Washington Wizards in 2021 after initially signing a two-way deal.
Did You Know?
He and his Virginia teammate Malcolm Brogdon are both married to sisters, making them brothers-in-law.
He played professionally in Turkey for Darüşşafaka, winning the Turkish Cup in 2018.
He majored in Anthropology at the University of Virginia.
His NBA debut was delayed until he was 28 years old, after four seasons overseas.
“My job is to do the dirty work and let the stars shine.”
