T. J. Warren
A scoring machine who erupted for 53 points in an NBA bubble game, proving his explosive offensive potential.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American basketball player·Birthday: September 5·Millennials
Biography
Born in Durham, North Carolina, T.J. Warren carved his path at NC State, transforming from a promising recruit into a collegiate force. His 2013-14 season was a masterclass in scoring, as he led the ACC and captured Player of the Year honors with a versatile inside-out game. Drafted by the Phoenix Suns, Warren found his stride with the Indiana Pacers, where his smooth mid-range artistry and efficient scoring made him a focal point. His career reached a surreal peak in the 2020 NBA bubble, where he authored a historic 53-point performance, a stunning display that cemented his reputation as a pure bucket-getter. Injuries have since challenged his trajectory, but that scoring outburst remains a defining testament to his talent.
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.
T. was born in 1993, 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 T. Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
T.'s Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
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
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
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
2009Could drive
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
2011Could vote
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
2014Turned 21
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
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named ACC Player of the Year and a consensus All-American in 2014 after leading the conference in scoring.
- Scored a career-high 53 points for the Indiana Pacers in a 2020 NBA bubble game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Averaged over 19 points per game in two separate NBA seasons with the Indiana Pacers.
Did You Know?
His 53-point game in the NBA bubble was the first 50-point game by a Pacers player since 2005.
He was nicknamed 'Tony Buckets' by fans and commentators for his scoring prowess.
He played his high school basketball at Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, a basketball powerhouse.
“I score the ball; that's what I've always done.”
