Taurean Prince
A versatile NBA journeyman forward whose three-point shooting and defensive grit have made him a valued role player on contenders.
Born 1994 (age 32)·American basketball player·Birthday: March 22·Millennials
Biography
Taurean Prince's NBA career is a masterclass in professional adaptation. Drafted 12th overall in 2016, he initially found his footing with the Atlanta Hawks, where he developed from a raw athlete into a reliable '3-and-D' wing. His value has never been in stardom, but in the essential, unglamorous work: chasing opposing scorers, spacing the floor with a catch-and-shoot three, and bringing a steady veteran presence. This toolkit has made him a useful asset for teams in transition, leading to trades that sent him to the Nets, Cavaliers, Timberwolves, Lakers, and finally the Bucks. At each stop, Prince has carved out a rotation spot by understanding exactly what a modern playoff team needs from a role player—toughness, shooting, and no excuses. His path underscores the league's constant demand for players who can do the dirty work without needing the spotlight.
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.
Taurean was born in 1994, 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 Taurean Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Taurean's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
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
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Drafted in the first round (12th overall) of the 2016 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz, then traded to the Atlanta Hawks.
- Developed into a prototypical '3-and-D' forward, starting over 200 games in his first three seasons with the Hawks.
- Became a sought-after role player, contributing to playoff teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, and Milwaukee Bucks.
Did You Know?
His full surname is Waller-Prince, though he is professionally known as Taurean Prince.
He played his college basketball at Baylor University.
He was traded twice during the 2021 calendar year, moving from the Brooklyn Nets to the Cleveland Cavaliers, then to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
“I just try to be solid, do the little things, and be ready when my number is called.”
