Damion Lee
A resilient NBA guard who fought through the G League and a major knee injury to earn a championship ring with the Golden State Warriors.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American basketball player·Birthday: October 21·Millennials
Biography
Damion Lee's professional basketball journey is a testament to persistence. After a solid college career that spanned Drexel and Louisville, he faced the common hurdle of going undrafted in 2016. He embraced the grind of the NBA G League, proving he could score at a high level. A brief call-up to the Atlanta Hawks was followed by a pivotal two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors, where he had to carve out a role among superstars. Lee became a reliable three-point shooter and energy player off the bench, but his path was nearly derailed by a torn ACL in 2021. His diligent rehabilitation brought him back to the court in time to contribute to the Warriors' 2022 championship run, a storybook finish for a player who had to scrap for every opportunity. His career embodies the underdog spirit of professional sports.
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.
Damion 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 Damion Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Damion'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 an NBA championship as a member of the 2022 Golden State Warriors.
- Scored a career-high 28 points for the Warriors in a game against the Chicago Bulls in January 2021.
- Averaged over 20 points per game during the 2017-18 season for the NBA G League's Santa Cruz Warriors.
Did You Know?
He is the brother-in-law of NBA star Stephen Curry, having married Sydel Curry in 2018.
He wore number 1 for the Golden State Warriors as a tribute to his late father.
He and his wife Sydel announced they were expecting their first child in 2023.
“It's just about staying ready, so you don't have to get ready.”
