Jeff Teague
A lightning-quick point guard whose All-Star peak with the Atlanta Hawks and late-career championship with Milwaukee defined a resilient 12-year NBA journey.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American basketball player·Birthday: June 10·Millennials
Biography
Jeff Teague's basketball path was one of steady ascension, from an under-the-radar recruit in Indianapolis to an NBA All-Star. At Wake Forest, his explosive speed earned him the nickname 'Jet' and turned him into a first-round pick. In Atlanta, he blossomed into the engine of a team that consistently topped the Eastern Conference, his ability to penetrate defenses making him a focal point. The 2015 All-Star nod was a recognition of his central role in that system. Never the loudest star, Teague adapted his game over a career that saw him play for five teams, culminating in a savvy veteran contribution to the Milwaukee Bucks' 2021 title run. His post-playing career has kept him close to the game in coaching and scouting roles.
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.
Jeff was born in 1988, 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 Jeff Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Jeff's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
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
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected as an NBA All-Star in 2015 while leading the Atlanta Hawks to the Eastern Conference's best record.
- Won an NBA championship in 2021 as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Averaged a career-high 15.9 points and 7.0 assists per game during the 2014-15 All-Star season.
- Played a key role on the 2014-15 Hawks team that won 60 games and reached the Eastern Conference Finals.
Did You Know?
His brother, Marquis Teague, also played in the NBA and won an NCAA championship at Kentucky.
He was named Indiana's 'Mr. Basketball' in 2007 after leading Pike High School to a state title.
He hosts a popular podcast called 'Club 520' with former NBA player Jamal Crawford.
He scored a career-high 34 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers in March 2015.
“I'm just trying to be aggressive and get to the paint.”
