Caris LeVert
A versatile NBA guard whose career is a story of resilience, overcoming major injuries to become a valued and adaptable scoring threat for multiple teams.
Born 1994 (age 32)·American basketball player·Birthday: August 25·Millennials
Biography
Caris LeVert's basketball narrative is defined by what he has overcome. A late bloomer in high school, he developed into a key player at the University of Michigan, known for his length and smooth offensive game. Drafted in the first round, his early promise with the Brooklyn Nets was repeatedly interrupted by significant foot injuries. Just as he seemed to be hitting his stride, a trade to Indiana revealed a kidney mass during a physical, putting his career—and health—on pause. LeVert returned from that ordeal not just to play, but to contribute meaningful minutes. He lacks flashy branding, instead embodying the valuable NBA journeyman: a capable ball-handler, a willing defender, and a scorer who can create his own shot. His path through the Nets, Pacers, Cavaliers, Hawks, and Pistons is a testament to his professional persistence, making him a respected figure for his ability to adapt and contribute wherever he lands.
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.
Caris was born in 1994, 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 Caris Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Caris's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
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
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Averaged a career-high 18.7 points per game during the 2019-20 NBA season with the Brooklyn Nets.
- Recorded a triple-double (10 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists) in a 2023 playoff game for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Played a pivotal role in the University of Michigan's 2013 run to the NCAA Championship game.
Did You Know?
He was discovered by Michigan coaches while they were recruiting his high school teammate.
The kidney mass discovered in 2021 was found incidentally during a trade physical.
He wears jersey number 22 as a tribute to his mother, who died of a heart attack when he was in high school; she was born on the 22nd.
“I've been through a lot, but I always find my way back to the court.”
