Troy Hudson
An undrafted guard who carved out an 11-year NBA career, famously catching fire for the Timberwolves and becoming a cult favorite.
Born 1976 (age 50)·American basketball player·Birthday: March 13·Generation X
Biography
Troy Hudson's journey to the NBA was a testament to perseverance. Going undrafted in 1997, he scrapped his way onto rosters, playing for five teams before finding a home in Minnesota. The 2002-03 season was his breakout: with star guard Terrell Brandon injured, 'T-Hud' stepped into the starting lineup and unleashed a scoring barrage, including a 35-point playoff game against the Lakers. His quick crossover and fearless three-point shooting made him an instant fan favorite. While injuries later slowed his momentum, his story remained one of an underdog who maximized his opportunity, leaving a lasting memory of a player who, for one thrilling season, played with undeniable swagger and clutch production.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Troy was born in 1976, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Troy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1976
#1 Movie
Rocky
Best Picture
Rocky
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Troy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1976Born
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1981Started school
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1989Became a teenager
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
1992Could drive
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
1994Could vote
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
1997Turned 21
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
2006Turned 30
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
2016Turned 40
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 50
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Averaged a career-high 14.2 points per game for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2002-03 season.
- Scored 37 points in a playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers in 2003.
- Played 11 seasons in the NBA despite not being selected in the draft.
- Signed a multi-year contract with the Timberwolves following his breakout season.
Did You Know?
He is also a rapper and music producer who goes by the name T-Hud.
He played college basketball for Southern Illinois University.
He led the NBA in three-pointers made per 48 minutes during his peak 2002-03 season.
“I had to prove myself every single night I stepped on the floor.”
