Von Wafer
A high-flying scoring guard whose explosive athleticism and streaky shooting made him a memorable, if transient, figure across multiple NBA teams and global leagues.
Born 1985 (age 41)·American basketball player·Birthday: July 21·Millennials
Biography
Von Wafer's basketball story is one of tantalizing potential and nomadic pursuit. A standout scorer at Florida State, he entered the NBA with a reputation as a dynamic offensive sparkplug capable of erupting for points in bunches. His most notable stint came with the Boston Celtics during their 2009-10 run to the NBA Finals, where his instant-offense capability off the bench provided crucial minutes. Wafer's game was a thrilling mix of deep three-point range and acrobatic drives, but consistency and defensive fit proved elusive. This led him on a global basketball odyssey, playing for over a dozen professional teams across the NBA, Europe, and Asia. His career embodies the life of a basketball mercenary—a player whose specific, high-octane skill set was in demand around the world, offering flashes of brilliance wherever he landed.
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.
Von was born in 1985, 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 Von Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Von's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
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
2003Could vote
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
2006Turned 21
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
2015Turned 30
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
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played a rotational role for the Boston Celtics during their 2010 NBA Finals run against the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Scored a career-high 26 points for the Houston Rockets in a 2009 game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Averaged 19.2 points per game in his final collegiate season at Florida State, earning All-ACC Second Team honors.
- Enjoyed a successful season in China with the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions, averaging over 20 points per game.
Did You Know?
His full name is Vakeaton Quamar Wafer.
He was traded by the Los Angeles Lakers on the same day they drafted him in 2005.
He played for 13 different professional teams across eight countries in a 13-year career.
In 2011, he led the NBA in three-point shooting percentage for a significant portion of the early season.
“I can get hot and change a game in a few possessions; that's always been my role.”
