Glenn Robinson III
An athletic wing who soared to NBA Slam Dunk Contest fame, crafting a durable career defined by explosive moments and professional resilience.
Born 1994 (age 32)·American basketball player·Birthday: January 8·Millennials
Biography
Glenn Robinson III carries a famous basketball name, but he carved out his own identity through high-flying athleticism and steadfast professionalism. The son of former NBA All-Star Glenn 'Big Dog' Robinson, he entered the league with expectations but without a guaranteed path. Drafted in the second round, he began the classic NBA journeyman's life, shuttling between teams and fighting for rotation minutes. His breakthrough moment came in 2017, when he won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest with a clean, powerful elegance that paid homage to his father's jersey. That highlight, however, was just one facet of his game. Robinson developed into a reliable '3-and-D' wing, a player valued for his defensive effort and corner three-point shooting. Over nine NBA seasons, he provided bursts of energy and veteran presence for six different franchises. His career later took him overseas, where his experience and athletic pedigree continue to command respect on international courts.
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.
Glenn was born in 1994, 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 Glenn Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Glenn's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
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
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
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
2010Could drive
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
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2017 while playing for the Indiana Pacers.
- Played nine seasons in the NBA for six different teams, including the Warriors and Pistons.
- Started 57 games for the Golden State Warriors during the 2019-20 season, averaging a career-high 12.9 points per game.
Did You Know?
His dunk contest victory included a tribute where he wore his father's Milwaukee Bucks jersey from the 1990s.
He won two Michigan state high school basketball championships.
He played one season of college basketball at the University of Michigan, reaching the NCAA championship game in 2013.
He is an avid chess player.
“My job is to bring energy and be a professional every single day.”
