D. J. Augustin
A steady, sharpshooting point guard who carved out a 14-year NBA career by being a reliable floor general for nine different franchises.
Born 1987 (age 39)·American basketball player·Birthday: November 10·Millennials
Biography
D.J. Augustin's NBA story is one of persistence and professionalism. Drafted ninth overall in 2008 after a standout career at the University of Texas, where he was a consensus All-American, he entered the league with high expectations. While he never became a perennial All-Star, Augustin mastered the role of the dependable backup point guard, a player who could come off the bench, run an offense, and knock down crucial three-pointers. His journey took him to nine teams, including memorable stops where he provided veteran stability for playoff contenders like the Chicago Bulls and the Orlando Magic. In a league of flash, Augustin's value was in his consistency, intelligence, and the quiet leadership he brought to every locker room he entered.
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.
D. was born in 1987, 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 D. Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
D.'s Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
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
2000Became a teenager
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
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
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
2008Turned 21
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
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played 14 seasons in the NBA, appearing in over 900 games for nine different franchises.
- Was selected as the 9th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Bobcats.
- Earned consensus second-team All-American honors in 2008 after his sophomore year at the University of Texas.
- Led the NBA in free-throw percentage during the 2014-15 season with the Chicago Bulls.
Did You Know?
He and fellow NBA player Kevin Durant were teammates on the Texas Longhorns for the 2006-07 season.
He won back-to-back Louisiana state high school championships at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans.
His father, Darryl Augustin Sr., was a standout basketball player at the University of New Orleans.
“My job is to run the team, make the right pass, and be ready.”
