Dominic Waters
A dynamic, pass-first point guard who carved out a long professional career by becoming a premier playmaker in leagues across Europe and Asia.
Born 1986 (age 40)·American professional basketball player·Birthday: September 28·Millennials
Biography
Dominic Waters, standing at 6'1", built a basketball career not on flashy scoring but on cerebral playmaking and gritty defense. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, he honed his game at the University of Portland before embarking on a professional journey that became a global tour. Waters' signature skill was his vision; he possessed an innate ability to dissect defenses and create opportunities for his teammates. This talent shone brightest during a 2013 season in Israel, where he led the entire Premier League in assists, cementing his reputation as a elite floor general. His resilience and adaptability kept him in demand for over a decade, with stints in countries from Finland and France to Japan and Israel, proving that a sharp basketball mind can find a home anywhere on the map.
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.
Dominic was born in 1986, 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 Dominic Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Dominic's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
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
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Led the Israeli Premier League in total assists during the 2012-2013 season while playing for Ironi Nes Ziona.
- Played professional basketball for over a decade across more than ten countries, including Israel, France, Japan, and Finland.
- Averaged a career-high 17.9 points per game during the 2015-2016 season with Rouen Métropole Basket in France.
Did You Know?
He played college basketball for the Portland Pilots, not far from his hometown.
Waters once recorded 18 assists in a single game during his professional career in Israel.
He had a brief preseason stint with the NBA's Golden State Warriors in 2010.
“My job is to control the game's tempo and get the ball to the scorers.”
