Jay Miller (basketball) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 19, 1943 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | April 5, 2001 (aged 57) Tempe, Arizona |
| High school | Goshen (Goshen, Indiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Notre Dame (1962–1965) |
| NBA Draft | 1965 / Undrafted |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1968 | St. Louis Hawks |
| 1968 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1969 | Los Angeles Stars |
| 1969–1970 | Indiana Pacers |
Jay Julian Miller (born July 19, 1943 – died April 5, 2001) was an American basketball player. He played as a forward in both the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the American Basketball Association (ABA).
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Jay Miller's Basketball Journey
Jay Miller started his professional basketball career with the St. Louis Hawks. This was his first team in the NBA.
Moving to New Teams
After playing for the Hawks, Jay Miller was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks. This happened during the 1968 NBA Expansion Draft. An expansion draft is when new teams pick players from other teams.
Later, Jay Miller moved to the ABA. He played for the Los Angeles Stars. He then joined the Indiana Pacers. He spent the rest of his career playing in the ABA.
Winning a Championship
While playing for the Indiana Pacers in the ABA, Jay Miller helped his team win a championship. This was during the 1969–1970 season. Winning a championship is a big achievement for any basketball player!
Career Highlights
Jay Miller played in 117 professional games in total. He scored 649 points during his career. He also grabbed 205 rebounds and made 47 assists.
- He played for the St. Louis Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA.
- He played for the Los Angeles Stars and Indiana Pacers in the ABA.
- He was part of the Indiana Pacers team that won an ABA championship.
