Omar Strong
A sharpshooting guard who rose from college stardom to become a professional floor general and a respected mentor in the game.
Born 1990 (age 36)·American basketball player·Birthday: May 16·Millennials
Biography
Omar Strong's basketball journey is a testament to resilience and pinpoint accuracy. Emerging from Texas Southern University, he wasn't just a player; he was an offensive force, captivating crowds with his deep-range shooting and court command. His senior year crescendoed with the Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year honor, a recognition of his scoring prowess and leadership. This collegiate peak launched a professional odyssey that has seen him navigate leagues with the steady hand of a veteran, including a notable tenure with the Windsor Express in Canada. More than his stats, Strong has cultivated a reputation as a savvy, experienced presence, often guiding younger teammates and proving that a player's impact extends beyond the box score.
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.
Omar was born in 1990, 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 Omar Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Omar's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
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
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
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
2006Could drive
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
2008Could vote
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
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Player of the Year in 2013 during his senior year at Texas Southern University.
- Played professional basketball for the Windsor Express in the National Basketball League of Canada.
- Built a sustained professional career across multiple leagues following his standout collegiate performance.
Did You Know?
He is often referred to as Omar Strong Sr., indicating he is a father.
His scoring ability in college was so pronounced he was a focal point of every opponent's defensive game plan.
He has maintained a presence in professional basketball for over a decade since his college career ended.
“I just want to be known as a shooter who helped his team win.”
