Damiris Dantas
A versatile Brazilian force who brought a unique blend of post strength and perimeter skill to the WNBA, becoming a cornerstone for her national team.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Brazilian basketball player·Birthday: November 17·Millennials
Biography
Damiris Dantas represents the modern, positionless ideal in women's basketball. Standing at 6'3", she possesses the footwork and touch of a traditional post player but confidently handles the ball and shoots from beyond the arc like a guard. This skill set made her a standout in Brazil from a young age, leading her to the WNBA where she has been a valuable contributor for multiple teams, including the Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever. Her international career with the Brazilian national team has been equally significant; she was a key part of the squad that shocked the basketball world by winning the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship, qualifying for the London Olympics. While injuries have occasionally disrupted her professional journey, her ability to stretch defenses and facilitate offense from the high post makes her a persistent matchup nightmare and a vital piece for any team she joins.
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.
Damiris 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 Damiris Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Damiris'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
- Helped lead the Brazilian national team to a gold medal at the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship.
- Played a key role for the Minnesota Lynx during their runs to the WNBA playoffs.
- Named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team in 2014 after being drafted in the first round.
- Has played professionally in top leagues in the U.S., Turkey, and Russia.
Did You Know?
She was only 19 years old when she played a major role in Brazil's 2011 FIBA Americas championship victory.
She has played for storied WNBA franchises like the Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, and Indiana Fever.
Her professional career has taken her to clubs in Turkey (Botas SK) and Russia (Dynamo Kursk).
“I play with the freedom of a guard in a post player's body.”
