Quincy Lewis
A high-flying forward who carved out a solid professional career after starring for the University of Minnesota, now fostering community for the Utah Jazz.
Born 1977 (age 49)·American basketball player·Birthday: June 26·Generation X
Biography
Quincy Lewis made his name as a dynamic, athletic wing at the University of Minnesota, where his scoring prowess and aerial finishes made him a fan favorite and an All-Big Ten selection. Drafted by the Utah Jazz in 1999, he found a role as a energetic reserve on a veteran-laden playoff team, learning from legends like Karl Malone and John Stockton. His professional journey then took him across Europe, where he became a valued scorer and leader for teams in Spain, Greece, and Turkey, adapting his game to the more physical, tactical European style. After retiring, he circled back to the Jazz organization, transitioning into a front-office role focused on connecting the team's storied past with its present, building relationships with former players and strengthening the franchise's alumni network.
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.
Quincy was born in 1977, 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 Quincy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Quincy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
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
1993Could drive
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
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 40
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 49 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected 19th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 1999 NBA Draft after a standout college career at Minnesota.
- Averaged 17.1 points per game as a senior, earning First Team All-Big Ten honors in 1999.
- Played a key reserve role for the Jazz team that reached the 2000 NBA Western Conference Semifinals.
- Enjoyed a sustained career in top European leagues, including the Spanish ACB and Greek Basket League.
Did You Know?
He was a high school teammate of future NBA player Devean George in Minnesota.
His nickname during his playing days was "Q."
He played professionally in Spain for Iurbentia Bilbao Basket.
“My game was built on getting to the rim and finishing strong.”
