Devin Ebanks
A versatile forward whose defensive grit earned him a role on the star-studded Lakers teams that chased championships in the early 2010s.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American basketball player·Birthday: October 28·Millennials
Biography
Devin Ebanks made his name as a long, athletic wing with a reputation for tenacious defense. His college career at West Virginia University was marked by significant moments, including a run to the 2010 NCAA Final Four. Selected in the second round of the NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, he stepped into a franchise in the twilight of its Kobe Bryant-Pau Gasol championship era. Ebanks' role was that of a situational defender and energy player, contributing to deep playoff runs. After his NBA stint, he embarked on a global professional journey, playing in leagues from the Philippines to Saudi Arabia, adapting his game and extending his career as a veteran presence overseas.
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.
Devin was born in 1989, 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 Devin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Devin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
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
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
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
2007Could vote
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
2010Turned 21
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
2019Turned 30
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 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected 43rd overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2010 NBA Draft.
- Helped the West Virginia Mountaineers reach the NCAA Final Four in 2010.
- Played two seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers, appearing in the NBA playoffs both years.
Did You Know?
He was named the MVP of the 2008 McDonalds All-American Game after scoring 23 points.
He is cousins with former NBA player and coach Sam Cassell.
He played for the Texas Legends in the NBA G League after his time with the Lakers.
“My job is to lock down the other team's best player every single night.”
