Lynn Greer
An American guard who turned a standout college career into a long and successful journey across European basketball's top leagues.
Born 1979 (age 47)·American basketball player·Birthday: October 23·Generation X
Biography
Lynn Greer's basketball path took him from the hard courts of Philadelphia to the storied arenas of European basketball. After a standout career at Temple University under coach John Chaney, known for producing tough, disciplined guards, Greer took his game overseas. He became a quintessential American star in Europe, known for his scoring prowess and clutch performances at the point guard position. His career peak was being named to the All-EuroLeague Second Team in 2004, a major honor that placed him among the continent's elite players. For well over a decade, he was a leading figure for teams in Italy, Turkey, and Greece, adapting his game and becoming a respected veteran whose name carried weight across the Atlantic.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Lynn was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Lynn Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Lynn's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
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
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
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
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
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
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected to the All-EuroLeague Second Team in 2004, recognizing him as one of Europe's top players.
- Enjoyed a prolonged and successful professional career primarily in top European leagues.
- Was a standout collegiate player at Temple University under coach John Chaney.
Did You Know?
His full name is Lynn Terence Greer Jr.
He played both point guard and shooting guard positions.
He is an American former professional basketball player.
“My game was built on defense and making the right play under pressure.”
