Jerryd Bayless
A skilled combo guard who navigated a 12-year NBA journey as a reliable scorer and veteran presence for nine different franchises.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American basketball player·Birthday: August 20·Millennials
Biography
Jerryd Bayless was drafted 11th overall in 2008 after a standout season at Arizona. The guard spent 12 seasons in the NBA, never becoming a star but carving out a role as a microwave scorer off the bench. He brought a smooth jumper and aggressive drives to teams including Portland, Philadelphia, and Milwaukee. His career demonstrated the value of a veteran who could ignite an offense in short bursts and adapt to any system.
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.
Jerryd 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 Jerryd Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Jerryd'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
- Played 12 seasons in the NBA, appearing in over 600 regular season games.
- Averaged a career-high 10.1 points per game during the 2013-14 season with the Memphis Grizzlies and Boston Celtics.
- Shot over 41% from the three-point line during the 2015-16 season with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Did You Know?
He was named the MVP of the 2007 McDonald's All-American Game after scoring 23 points.
In his lone college season at Arizona, he led the Pac-10 conference in scoring.
He was traded on draft night in 2008 from the Indiana Pacers to the Portland Trail Blazers.
“I've always been a competitor; you have to bring it every single night.”
