On September 15th, the NBA has seen the birth of some notable players over the years. Let’s take a closer look at some of the players who share this special day.
First up, we have Jason Terry, born on September 15, 1977. The 6-foot-2 combo guard was drafted as the 10th pick in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Terry had an illustrious career spanning 19 years, with stints in Dallas, Boston, Brooklyn, Houston, and Milwaukee. Known as “The Jet”, Terry won Sixth Man of the Year in 2009 and an NBA championship in 2011. His impressive stats include 18,881 points, 5,415 assists, and 2,282 3-pointers.
Mike Dunleavy, born on the same day in 1980, was selected as the third overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. Dunleavy played 15 seasons with six different teams, amassing 11,048 points, 4,211 rebounds, and 1,304 3-pointers. As of the 2024-25 season, Dunleavy has transitioned into a new role as the general manager of the Warriors.
Also born on September 15th is Dennis Schroder, in 1993. After starting his career in Germany, Schroder was drafted as the 17th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Over the years, he has played for various teams including the Thunder, Lakers, Celtics, Rockets, Raptors, and Nets. Schroder made headlines in 2023 when he was named the FIBA World Cup MVP after leading Germany to victory.
These players born on September 15th have left their mark on the NBA with their skills and contributions to the game. It’s always interesting to see the talent that emerges on different days of the year in the world of basketball.
