Trevor Booker
A relentless power forward who carved out an eight-year NBA career with sheer hustle, becoming a fan favorite for his blue-collar effort.
Born 1987 (age 39)·American basketball player·Birthday: November 25·Millennials
Biography
Trevor Booker built his NBA tenure not on highlight-reel athleticism, but on an unshakeable motor and physical grit. Drafted in the first round by the Washington Wizards out of Clemson, he quickly established a reputation as an energy guy off the bench. Booker's game was defined by relentless offensive rebounding, hard screens, and a willingness to do the dirty work that doesn't always show up in the box score. He played for five teams over eight seasons, including a notable stint with the Utah Jazz where his hustle made him a beloved figure in Salt Lake City. While never a star, Booker's consistency and professional approach made him a valuable rotational player who maximized every minute on the floor. His career stands as a testament to the enduring value of toughness and effort, proving that a player can forge a lasting legacy by mastering the fundamentals of effort and team play.
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.
Trevor was born in 1987, 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 Trevor Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Trevor's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
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
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
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
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#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 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played eight seasons in the NBA for five different franchises, appearing in over 500 games.
- Recorded a career-high 36 points for the Brooklyn Nets in a 2017 game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
- Led the Washington Wizards in offensive rebounds during the 2012-13 season.
- Started 41 games for the Utah Jazz during the 2015-16 season, averaging a career-high in minutes.
Did You Know?
He was a four-year starter at Clemson University, finishing as the school's all-time leader in games started.
Booker was known for his distinctive flat-footed, set-shot free throw technique.
He hosts an annual charity basketball game in his hometown of Whitmire, South Carolina.
After retiring, he became involved in real estate investment.
“I'm here to do the dirty work, set screens, grab boards, and bring energy.”
