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Miles Bridges

Bridges with the Charlotte Hornets in 2019
No. 0 – Charlotte Hornets
Power forward / small forward
Personal information
Born	(1998-03-21) March 21, 1998 (age 27) Flint, Michigan, U.S.
High school	Flint Southwestern (Flint, Michigan) Huntington Prep (Huntington, West Virginia)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College	Michigan State (2016–2018)
NBA Draft	2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Pro career	2018–present
League	NBA
Career history
2018–present	Charlotte Hornets
Career highlights and awards
Consensus second-team All-American (2018) First-team All-Big Ten (2018) Second-team All-Big Ten (2017) Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2017) Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2017) McDonald's All-American (2016) Jordan Brand Classic (2016)

Miles Emmanuel Bridges Sr. (born March 21, 1998) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Miles played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans. He grew up in Flint, Michigan. He played high school basketball at Flint Southwestern Academy and then at Huntington Prep School. In the 2018 NBA draft, the Los Angeles Clippers picked him 12th overall. However, he was traded to the Hornets on draft night.

Early Life and Basketball Start

Miles Bridges was born on March 21, 1998, in Flint, Michigan. His parents are Cynthia and Raymond Bridges. His father, Raymond, was a two-time basketball state champion. He started teaching Miles how to play basketball when Miles was only two years old. Miles also credits his sister, Tara Rushing, as an important person in his childhood. When he was 12, Miles practiced at a local YMCA. He played with future high school teammates and coach Keith Gray.

High School Basketball Journey

Miles started his high school career at Flint Southwestern Academy in his hometown. As a freshman, he was already 6 feet 4 inches tall. He played as a center. He averaged 10 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks per game. His team had a good record of 17 wins and 6 losses. He even received an athletic scholarship offer from Oakland University.

In July 2013, Miles moved to Huntington Prep School in Huntington, West Virginia. This move helped him focus more on basketball. During his sophomore year, he averaged 9.8 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. His team, the Irish, finished with a strong 29–5 record.

Bridges making a dunk in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game in 2016.

In his junior year, Miles continued to excel. He helped Huntington Prep achieve a 31–3 record. This was the best record in the school's history. He averaged 15.7 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. He also played alongside future NBA player Thomas Bryant.

As a senior, Miles averaged 25 points and 10 rebounds. He was named a McDonald's All-American in January 2016. He played in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game. He also competed in the Jordan Brand Classic All-Star game.

College Career at Michigan State

Miles Bridges playing for Michigan State in 2017.

Miles Bridges was a highly sought-after player. Experts ranked him among the top players in his high school class. He chose to play for Michigan State on October 3, 2015. He turned down offers from other big schools like Kentucky. Coach Tom Izzo called him a "blue-collar superstar."

In his first game for Michigan State on November 12, 2016, Miles scored 21 points. He also grabbed seven rebounds. He scored a career-high 33 points in a game against Purdue.

Miles was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week five times. He was also named Big Ten Freshman of the Year. He earned second-team All-Big Ten honors. He finished his freshman season averaging 16.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.

After his freshman year, Miles decided to return to Michigan State for his sophomore season. Many people thought the Spartans would be favorites for the 2018 National Championship. They also believed Miles would be a top player in the country.

After the 2018 NCAA men's basketball tournament, Miles decided to enter the 2018 NBA draft. He chose to leave college early to pursue his professional dream.

Professional Career with the Charlotte Hornets

On June 21, 2018, the Los Angeles Clippers picked Miles Bridges as the 12th overall pick in the NBA draft. However, he was immediately traded to the Charlotte Hornets. He signed a four-year contract with the Hornets.

Miles quickly showed his skills in the NBA. He participated in the 2019 Slam Dunk Contest. On February 14, 2020, he won the Rising Stars Challenge MVP award. This was for Team USA in Chicago.

Miles continued to improve his game. On November 20, 2021, he scored a career-high 35 points. He also had 10 rebounds in a game against the Atlanta Hawks. On April 13, 2022, during a play-in tournament game, Miles was ejected. He was later fined $50,000 by the NBA for his actions.

In April 2023, Miles was suspended by the NBA for 30 games. This was due to a personal conduct issue. He returned to play on November 17, 2023. In his return game, he scored 17 points. On November 20, he made a game-winning three-pointer against the Boston Celtics.

Miles set new career-highs in scoring in early 2024. On February 5, 2024, he scored 41 points against the Los Angeles Lakers. Just two days later, he scored 45 points against the Toronto Raptors. On July 14, 2024, Miles re-signed with the Hornets. On March 7, 2025, he scored a new career-high of 46 points.

Career Statistics

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College

Personal Life

Miles Bridges has three children. Outside of basketball, he also creates rap music. He uses the name RTB MB for his music.

See also

In Spanish: Miles Bridges para niños