Rodrigue Beaubois
A French guard whose explosive speed and scoring bursts made him a fan favorite during his time in the NBA.
Born 1988 (age 38)·French basketball player·Birthday: February 24·Millennials
Biography
Rodrigue Beaubois emerged from the basketball courts of Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, with a breathtaking blend of agility and raw talent. Discovered by the French institute INSEP, he quickly rose through the ranks in the French league before catching the eye of NBA scouts. Drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder and traded to the Dallas Mavericks on draft night in 2009, 'Roddy B' became an instant sensation in Dallas. His rookie season was a revelation, highlighted by a 40-point game where his blistering speed and deep shooting range seemed to promise stardom. However, a serious foot injury the following season derailed his momentum and he never fully recaptured that initial explosive form. After several seasons shuttling between the NBA and Europe, he found a lasting home and significant success with Turkish powerhouse Anadolu Efes, where he evolved into a veteran leader and key contributor, winning multiple EuroLeague titles.
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.
Rodrigue 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 Rodrigue Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Rodrigue'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
- Won back-to-back EuroLeague championships with Anadolu Efes in 2021 and 2022.
- Scored a career-high 40 points for the Dallas Mavericks in a 2010 NBA game against the Golden State Warriors.
- Served as vice-captain for the storied Turkish club Anadolu Efes during their championship runs.
- Represented the French national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey.
Did You Know?
He was originally drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 25th pick in 2009 before being traded to Dallas on draft night.
His nickname 'Roddy' was given to him by former Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle.
He holds the Mavericks' rookie record for three-pointers made in a single season (129).
He is from the French overseas department of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean.
“I play with speed and instinct; that's my game.”
