E'Twaun Moore
A steady, versatile guard whose quiet professionalism and clutch shooting made him a valued teammate across a decade-long NBA journey.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American basketball player·Birthday: February 25·Millennials
Biography
E'Twaun Moore carved out a solid NBA career not with flashy athleticism, but with a dependable, heady game. Hailing from East Chicago, Indiana, he was a high school legend, leading his team to a state championship before becoming a cornerstone at Purdue University, where he formed a formidable backcourt with Robbie Hummel and JaJuan Johnson. Drafted in the second round in 2011, he faced the uncertainty many late picks do, but his work ethic and adaptable skill set kept him in the league. Moore became a journeyman in the best sense, contributing meaningful minutes for the Celtics, Magic, Bulls, Pelicans, and Suns. He was the kind of player coaches trusted to make the right read, hit an open three, and provide steady defense. His career arc is a testament to the sustained value of basketball IQ and preparation, culminating in a return to the Bulls organization as a scout, where he now evaluates the next generation of talent.
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.
E'Twaun 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 E'Twaun Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
E'Twaun'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
- Led East Chicago Central High School to an IHSAA state basketball championship in 2007.
- Scored over 2,000 points during his collegiate career at Purdue University, becoming one of the program's all-time leading scorers.
- Played in 594 regular season NBA games over ten seasons, averaging 7.9 points per game.
- Started 41 games for the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2017-18 season, shooting a career-high 42.5% from three-point range.
Did You Know?
He and Purdue teammate JaJuan Johnson were drafted by the Boston Celtics with consecutive picks in the 2011 NBA Draft (27th and 28th overall).
He scored a career-high 36 points for the New Orleans Pelicans in a 2018 game against the Dallas Mavericks.
His number 33 was retired by East Chicago Central High School.
“I just tried to be solid, make the right play, and be ready when my number was called.”
