Anthony Miller (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 22, 1971 Benton Harbor, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Benton Harbor (Benton Harbor, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan State (1991–1994) |
| NBA Draft | 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Pro career | 1994–2010 |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1996 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1996 | Florida Beachdogs |
| 1996–1998 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1999–2000 | Houston Rockets |
| 2000 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2000 | Houston Rockets |
| 2001 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2002–2004 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2004 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2007–2008 | Shanghai Sharks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 510(2.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 488 (2.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 66 (0.4 apg) |
Anthony Miller (born October 22, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for many years in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born and grew up in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
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Anthony Miller's Basketball Journey
Anthony Miller was chosen by the Golden State Warriors in the 1994 NBA draft. This means teams pick players to join their league. He was the 39th player picked overall.
Playing in the NBA
Miller is a tall player, standing at 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters). He played as a forward. He spent eight seasons playing in the NBA. During this time, he played for several well-known teams.
His NBA teams included the Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, and Philadelphia 76ers. He also had contracts with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors. His last NBA games were in the 2004-05 season with the Hawks.
Career Statistics and Other Leagues
In his NBA career, Anthony Miller played in 181 games. He scored a total of 510 points. He also grabbed 488 rebounds and made 66 assists.
Besides the NBA, Miller also played in other basketball leagues. He played in the CBA for the Yakima Sun Kings. Later, he joined the Las Vegas Aces in the American Basketball Association (ABA).
Anthony Miller in Movies
Did you know Anthony Miller also appeared in movies? In 1996, he was in two sports comedy films. These were Space Jam and Eddie.
In Space Jam, he appeared alongside his coach at the time, Del Harris. He also acted with his Lakers teammates, Cedric Ceballos and Vlade Divac, in both movies. It's pretty cool that he got to be in films with famous basketball players!
See also
In Spanish: Anthony Miller para niños
