William Howard (basketball)
A French forward who carved out a solid professional career in Europe, known for his length, shooting, and defensive versatility.
Born 1993 (age 33)·French basketball player·Birthday: October 25·Millennials
Biography
William Howard's path in basketball is a testament to steady development and professional adaptability. Growing up in France, he honed his game in the domestic league system before making a pivotal move to the United States for college at Tyler Junior College in Texas. He returned to Europe not as a finished product, but as a promising 6-foot-8 wing whose best asset was his potential. Howard worked to transform that potential into a reliable professional skill set, becoming a valued role player known for his three-point shooting and ability to guard multiple positions. His journey took him through clubs in France, Germany, and Turkey, with a notable stint in the NBA G League, before landing in Spain's top division. He represents the breed of modern European forward who can stretch the floor and switch on defense, building a lasting career through intelligence and a well-defined niche.
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.
William was born in 1993, 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 William Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
William's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
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
2009Could drive
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
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
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
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played in the NBA G League for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, affiliate of the Houston Rockets, during the 2019-20 season.
- Won the French League (LNB Pro A) championship with ASVEL in 2016.
- Has established himself as a regular player in Spain's Liga ACB, one of Europe's top domestic leagues.
Did You Know?
He played college basketball in the United States for two years at Tyler Junior College in Texas.
He shares his name with a British tennis player, leading to occasional mix-ups in sports databases.
His father, Valéry Howard, was also a professional basketball player in France.
“My role is to stretch the floor and knock down open shots.”
