Edmond Sumner
A dynamic guard whose professional journey has spanned the NBA, the G League, and international courts, defined by athletic resilience.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American basketball player·Birthday: December 31·Millennials
Biography
Edmond Sumner's basketball path is a testament to perseverance after adversity. At Xavier University, he emerged as a lightning-quick point guard, a playmaker whose slashing style and defensive intensity made him a standout. His college career, however, was interrupted by a major knee injury that required surgery, testing his resolve. Drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2017 and quickly traded to the Indiana Pacers, he spent years battling to secure a consistent role, showcasing flashes of his high-flying ability in the NBA. After stints with the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks, Sumner took his game to China, joining the Guangdong Southern Tigers. His story reflects the global nature of modern basketball and the determination required to keep playing at a high level after significant physical setbacks.
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.
Edmond was born in 1995, 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 Edmond Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Edmond's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
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
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
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
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Averaged 15.0 points per game in his junior season at Xavier University, leading the Musketeers in scoring.
- Played 53 games for the Indiana Pacers in the 2019-20 NBA season, establishing himself as a rotation player.
- Signed a multi-year contract with the Indiana Pacers in 2020 after going undrafted and recovering from an ACL injury.
- Scored a career-high 22 points in an NBA game for the Indiana Pacers against the Orlando Magic in January 2020.
Did You Know?
He wore number 5 for the Indiana Pacers as a tribute to his five siblings.
Sumner majored in communications at Xavier University.
He suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during his sophomore year at Xavier, but returned to play a full junior season.
“I attack the rim, I defend, and I let my game speak for itself.”
