Tyler Dorsey
A fearless scoring guard whose clutch performances for Greece on the international stage have earned him the nickname 'Mr. Do-or-Dorsey'.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American-Greek basketball player·Birthday: February 18·Millennials
Biography
Tyler Dorsey's path is a transatlantic basketball tale. A high school star in Pasadena, he took his talents to the University of Oregon, where he became known for a scorer's mentality and a flair for dramatic moments. After two collegiate seasons, he entered the NBA, drafted by the Atlanta Hawks, and embarked on a professional journey that included stops with several teams and G League assignments. It was his decision to represent Greece, his mother's homeland, that truly defined his career. Wearing the blue and white, Dorsey transformed into an international sensation, particularly during the 2022 EuroBasket tournament. His ability to hit contested, high-pressure shots made him Greece's offensive sparkplug alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. This success led to a triumphant return to European basketball, where he became a central figure for historic clubs like Olympiacos, valued for his unwavering confidence in critical game situations.
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.
Tyler was born in 1996, 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 Tyler Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Tyler's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
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
2012Could drive
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
2014Could vote
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
2017Turned 21
#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
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was a key scorer for the Greek national team in their run to the 2022 EuroBasket quarterfinals.
- Won the Greek Cup and the Greek League championship with Olympiacos Piraeus.
- Played in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four with the Oregon Ducks in 2017.
Did You Know?
He scored 23 points in his debut game for the Greek national team against Great Britain in 2022.
Dorsey played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks during his time in the NBA.
In high school, he was named the California State Player of the Year.
“I'm here to win, to compete, to represent this jersey.”
