Justin Dentmon
A dynamic scoring guard who conquered leagues from Israel to Mexico, becoming a perennial champion and fan favorite abroad.
Born 1985 (age 41)·American basketball player·Birthday: September 5·Millennials
Biography
Justin Dentmon's basketball journey is a testament to resilience and an unwavering scoring touch. After a solid college career at Washington, where he was a defensive stalwart, he carved out an extraordinary path overseas, far from the NBA spotlight. He exploded in Israel, claiming the Premier League scoring title in 2010, a feat that announced his arrival as an elite professional scorer. This launched a globetrotting career defined by championships and individual accolades, particularly in Mexico's LNBP, where he became a central figure for powerhouses like Fuerza Regia and Halcones de Xalapa. Dentmon evolved into more than just a bucket-getter; he became a leader and a winner, his intensity and clutch performances making him a beloved figure in every city he played.
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.
Justin was born in 1985, 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 Justin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Justin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
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
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
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
2015Turned 30
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
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Israeli Basketball Premier League scoring title in 2010 while playing for Hapoel Jerusalem.
- Led Fuerza Regia to multiple LNBP (Mexican league) championships as a key player.
- Named LNBP Finals MVP in 2017 after leading Halcones de Xalapa to the title.
- Earned All-Pac-10 Defensive Honorable Mention honors during his time at the University of Washington.
Did You Know?
He played in the NBA Summer League for the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors early in his career.
His son, Justin Dentmon Jr., is also a budding basketball player.
He has played professionally in over half a dozen countries, including Israel, Turkey, China, and Mexico.
“My game is built on pressure; I hunt the ball and attack the rim without hesitation.”
