Jeremy Lamb
A clutch shooter whose smooth game and national championship run at UConn defined a brief but memorable NBA career.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American basketball player·Birthday: May 30·Millennials
Biography
Jeremy Lamb's basketball story is one of early brilliance and quiet consistency. Hailing from Georgia, he arrived at the University of Connecticut as a slender, unassuming guard and quickly became an indispensable part of a championship puzzle. As a freshman, his effortless scoring touch and lanky defense helped propel the Huskies on their magical 2011 NCAA tournament run, culminating in a national title. His sophomore year saw him emerge as the team's leading scorer, cementing his status as a first-round NBA draft pick. Over a nine-year professional career with teams like the Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers, Lamb carved out a role as a reliable wing scorer, known for a deceptively quick release and a knack for hitting difficult, floating jumpers. While never a headline superstar, his journey from college phenom to steady veteran exemplified the value of a polished, professional game.
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.
Jeremy was born in 1992, 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 Jeremy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Jeremy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
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
2008Could drive
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
2010Could vote
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
2013Turned 21
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
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the NCAA National Championship with the UConn Huskies in 2011 as a key freshman contributor.
- Selected 12th overall by the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft.
- Scored a career-high 26 points in a game for the Charlotte Hornets in November 2019.
- Averaged 15.3 points per game during the 2018-19 NBA season, his peak scoring output.
Did You Know?
His father, Rolando Lamb, also played in the NBA, for the Golden State Warriors in the 1980s.
He earned the nickname 'Fly Guy' for his slender frame and seemingly effortless playing style.
He hit a game-winning half-court buzzer-beater against the Toronto Raptors in March 2019.
“I just try to stay ready, to make the most of my minutes.”
