Anthony Miller (basketball)
Anthony Miller | |
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| Born | October 22, 1971 Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player (retired) |
| Years active | 1994–2005 |
| Known for | NBA player for Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers; CBA champion with Yakima Sun Kings; appeared in Space Jam and Eddie |
Anthony Miller (born October 22, 1971) is a retired American professional basketball athlete who participated in portions of eight seasons within the NBA. Originating from Benton Harbor, Michigan, he was chosen 39th overall during the second round of the 1994 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors.
Miller, a power forward who played collegiately at Michigan State University, had stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, and Philadelphia 76ers. Additionally, he held contracts with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors. His final NBA appearance occurred in the 2004–05 season, when he took part in two games representing the Hawks.
Throughout his NBA tenure, Miller took part in 181 contests and amassed a total of 510 points. Outside of the NBA, he competed in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the Yakima Sun Kings, where he contributed to championship victories in both 2003 and 2006. In 2008, Miller joined the Las Vegas Aces of the American Basketball Association.
In 1996, Miller also appeared in sports-related films such as Space Jam and Eddie, sharing the screen with teammates including Cedric Ceballos and Vlade Divac.