Seimone Augustus
A smooth-scoring basketball virtuoso whose graceful offensive arsenal powered the Minnesota Lynx dynasty and earned her three Olympic gold medals.
Born 1984 (age 42)·American basketball coach and player·Birthday: April 30·Millennials
Biography
Seimone Augustus made basketball look effortless. Hailing from Baton Rouge, she was a high school phenomenon, the national player of the year, and a college star at LSU where her jersey now hangs from the rafters. Drafted first overall in 2006 by the struggling Minnesota Lynx, she became the cornerstone of a franchise transformation. With her signature mid-range game, silky footwork, and an uncanny ability to score from anywhere, Augustus was the offensive engine. Her leadership and clutch performances were instrumental in turning the Lynx into a powerhouse, leading them to four WNBA championships and earning Finals MVP honors in 2011. A eight-time All-Star, her elegance on the court was matched by her resilience off it, overcoming serious health challenges. After retiring as a player, she returned to LSU as a coach, aiming to impart her winning pedigree to a new generation.
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.
Seimone was born in 1984, 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 Seimone Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Seimone's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
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
2000Could drive
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
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won four WNBA championships with the Minnesota Lynx (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017).
- Named the WNBA Finals MVP in 2011 after leading the Lynx to their first title.
- Earned three Olympic gold medals with the U.S. women's basketball team (2008, 2012, 2016).
- Was the number one overall pick in the 2006 WNBA Draft by the Minnesota Lynx.
Did You Know?
She had her number 33 jersey retired by both the Minnesota Lynx and Louisiana State University.
She survived a frightening health scare in 2009 when she was diagnosed with and successfully treated for fibroid tumors.
She is an avid bowler and has participated in professional celebrity bowling tournaments.
“I just want to be remembered as someone who played the game the right way, who loved the game, and who respected the game.”
