Baron Davis
A point guard of pure electricity, he orchestrated one of the greatest playoff upsets in NBA history with sheer audacity.
Born 1979 (age 47)·American basketball player·Birthday: April 13·Generation X
Biography
Baron Davis played basketball with a swagger that felt like a physical force. Drafted third overall in 1999, the UCLA star brought a combination of brute strength and playground flair to the point guard position that was virtually unmatched. His career was a highlight reel of deep threes, no-look passes, and most famously, thunderous dunks over much taller defenders. While he earned All-Star honors, his legacy was cemented in the 2007 playoffs. As the leader of the 'We Believe' Golden State Warriors, the eighth-seeded underdogs, Davis powered a stunning first-round victory over the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks. Injuries eventually slowed his explosive athleticism, leading him to several other teams before retirement. Beyond the court, he became a savvy media entrepreneur and filmmaker, proving his creativity was never confined to the hardwood.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Baron was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Baron Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Baron's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
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
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
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
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
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
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Led the 8th-seeded Golden State Warriors to a historic first-round playoff upset over the 1st-seeded Dallas Mavericks in 2007.
- Earned two NBA All-Star selections in 2002 and 2004 while playing for the Charlotte Hornets.
- Led the entire NBA in steals per game for two consecutive seasons (2003-04, 2004-05).
- Named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2004 after a standout season with the New Orleans Hornets.
Did You Know?
He famously dunked over Utah Jazz center Andrei Kirilenko in the 2007 playoffs, a moment iconic for a guard of his height (6'3").
He founded a production company, 'Baron Davis Enterprises,' and has produced several documentaries and television shows.
He played his college basketball at UCLA, where he was a First Team All-American in 1999.
He wore jersey number 1 for most of his NBA career as a tribute to his grandfather.
“I play the game with a certain flair and a certain style that's all my own.”
