Miles Simon facts for kids
| Assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 21, 1975 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Arizona (1994–1998) |
| NBA Draft | 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Pro career | 1999–2004 |
| Coaching career | 2005–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1998–1999 | Orlando Magic |
| 2000 | Maccabi Ra'anana |
| 2000 | Hapoel Holon |
| 2000–2001 | Basket Livorno |
| 2001–2002 | Dakota Wizards |
| 2002 | Varese |
| 2002–2003 | Dakota Wizards |
| 2004 | Tuborg Pilsener |
| 2004 | Reggiana |
| As coach: | |
| 2005–2008 | Arizona (assistant) |
| 2017–2021 | Los Angeles Lakers (assistant) |
| 2021–2023 | South Bay Lakers |
| 2023–2024 | Phoenix Suns (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Miles Julian Simon (born November 21, 1975) is an American basketball coach and former player. He recently worked as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
As a player, Miles Simon was a star. He led the Arizona Wildcats to win the national championship in 1997. He was even named the Most Outstanding Player of that tournament! After college, he played for a short time in the NBA. He also played for several basketball leagues around the world.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Miles Simon was born in Stockholm, Sweden. His father was American, and his mother was Norwegian. He played as a guard for the University of Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team. There, he teamed up with Mike Bibby, who later became an NBA point guard. They formed a very strong duo.
In 1997, Miles Simon was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA tournament. His Arizona team beat three top-ranked teams to win the national championship. These teams were the University of Kansas, University of North Carolina, and University of Kentucky. Arizona won the final game in overtime. Miles Simon scored 30 points in two games during that tournament, including the championship game. In 2008, he was honored by being added to the Pac-12 Hall of Honor.
Professional Playing Career
After college, Miles Simon played five games for the Orlando Magic in the 1999 NBA season. He then played for two seasons with the Dakota Wizards in the CBA. He led the Wizards to win a CBA championship in 2002.
Miles Simon received many awards and honors in the 2001–2002 season. He was named the CBA Newcomer of the Year, the CBA MVP (Most Valuable Player), and the Playoff MVP. He also set a CBA record by making 60 free throws in a row!
Coaching and Broadcasting Career
In 2005, Miles Simon became an assistant coach at his old college, the University of Arizona. He worked under his former college coach, Lute Olson. In March 2005, the team won the conference championship and reached the "Elite Eight" in the NCAA tournament. He stayed as an assistant coach until May 2008.
After leaving Arizona, Miles Simon worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN. He shared his knowledge and opinions about college basketball.
On June 27, 2017, he joined the Los Angeles Lakers as an assistant coach. In 2021, he became the head coach for the South Bay Lakers. This team is the development team for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA G League.
In June 2023, Miles Simon was hired as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns. He worked under head coach Frank Vogel. This hiring was made official on June 21, 2023. However, on May 12, 2024, he and most of Frank Vogel's coaching staff were let go. This happened after Mike Budenholzer became the new head coach.
See also
- In Spanish: Miles Simon para niños
