Dorell Wright

Dorell Wright, American basketball player

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Born: December 2, 1985
Age in 2026: 41
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
Birth year: 1985

About Dorell Wright

Dorell Lawrence Wright (born December 2, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. A small forward, he was drafted in the 2004 NBA draft by the Miami Heat directly out of high school. He also played for the Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers. He once led the league in three-pointers made, and was selected to participate in the NBA Three-Point Contest in 2011. On February 5, 2005, he made his professional debut in a 108–97 win over the Chicago Bulls. Wright attended Washington Preparatory High School in ninth and tenth grade before transferring to Leuzinger High School. Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Wright was listed as the No. Wright was selected 19th overall by the Heat in the 2004 NBA draft.

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Dorell Wright timeline

2004Wright was selected 19th overall by the Heat in the 2004 NBA draft.
2005On February 5, 2005, he made his professional debut in a 108–97 win over the Chicago Bulls.

The world when Dorell Wright was born

Dorell Wright was born in 1985. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1985

#1 song"We Are the World" – USA for Africa
Top movieOut of Africa
Top TV showThe Cosby Show
Best-selling bookThe Handmaid's Tale – Margaret Atwood

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentMichael Jordan named NBA Rookie of the Year
Top headlineLive Aid concert raises awareness for African famine
Technology milestoneNintendo NES released in the US
Defining fadNintendo NES
Notable inventionNintendo Entertainment System (NES) launches in US
World population4.85 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
Sports championKansas City Royals (World Series)
Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
U.S. population237.9M

1985 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Dorell Wright's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1985	2026
Gas	$1.12	$3.45/gal
Average home	$75,500	$435,000
Average income	$27,735	$67,500
Minimum wage	$3.35	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$3.55	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.22	$0.73
Population	237.9M	341 million

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