• Mike Miller
  • #6
  • Guard
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2009-10 Statistics

PPG
9.8
RPG
6.10
APG
3.1
EFF
+ 15.56
Born: Feb 19, 1980
Height: 6-8 /  2,03
Weight: 218  lbs. / 98,9  kg.
College: Florida
Years Pro: 9

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Background

DRAFTED:
5th Overall (First Round) By Orlando In 2000

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
Traded by Orlando along with Ryan Humphrey, a first round draft pick and a second round draft pick to Memphis in exchange for Drew Gooden and Gordan Giricek (2/19/03)...Traded to Minnesota along with Brian Cardinal, Jason Collins and the draft rights to Kevin Love for Greg Buckner, Marko Jaric, Antoine Walker and the draft rights to O.J. Mayo (6/26/08)…Traded by Minnesota with Randy Foye to Washington in exchange for Etan Thomas, Darius Songaila, Oleksiy Pecherov and the fifth overall selection in the 2009 NBA Draft (6/24/09).

PROFESSIONALLY:
Selected as the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year following the 2005-06 season in Memphis…Was honored as the NBA’s Rookie of the Year following the 2000-01 NBA season in Orlando…Earned a roster spot with Team USA in the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship…Ranks 28th all-time and 14th among active players in career three-point field goal percentage (.401)…Ranks 34th all-time and 14th among active players in career three-point field goals made (1,173).

2008-2009:
Appeared in 73 games (47 starts)…Averaged 9.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, to go with a career-high 4.5 assists per contest…Missed nine games (12/5-12/10, 12/23-12/30) due to a sprained right ankle suffered at ORL (12/3)…Grabbed a career-high 483 total rebounds…Amassed four double-doubles in March (seven overall)…Had a season-high nine assists on five occasions, and grabbed a season-high 13 rebounds (including the 3,000th of his career) vs. GSW (3/3)…Connected on a game-winning jumper with :00.1 left at OKC (11/28).

2007-2008:
Averaged 16.4 points, a career-high 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game…Shot over 50% from the field for the second time in his career…Scored 10+ points 55 times, 20+ points 19 times and 30+ points five times, including a season-high 34 points twice…Guided Memphis to an 18-18 (.500) record when he scored 17+ points, while Memphis was 4-42 when he scored fewer than 17 points or did not play…Notched a career-high 13 double-doubles…Grabbed 10+ rebounds 15 times, including a season-high 14 boards twice…Set a Grizzlies franchise record with two four-point plays in a single game vs. LAC (12/14)…Recorded three consecutive double-doubles from 3/15-3/19; a career first…Missed 12 games (1/19, 2/20-3/4, 4/11-4/16) due to a sore back/back spasms.

2006-2007:
Averaged 18.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game…Set Grizzlies franchise records with 202 three-pointers made and 498 three-pointers attempted; both marks were third in the NBA…Set a franchise record for single-game scoring when he poured in a career-high 45 points at GSW (2/21)…Connected on a franchise record nine three-pointers in a game twice (vs. GSW, 1/3; at GSW, 2/21)…Scored 10+ points 61 times, 20+ points 31 times, 30+ points six times and 40+ points once…Registered 10+ rebounds four times, 10+ assists twice and had six double-doubles…His three-point shooting percentage ranked first on the Grizzlies and 19th in the NBA, and marked the third straight season he topped 40% from three-point range…Made at least seven three-pointers in three straight games from 12/30-1/3, and averaged 30.7 points per game in that span…Had a career-high 14 assists twice: 1/5 vs. BOS and 12/28 at DEN…Participated in the three-point shootout at All-Star Weekend…Missed the last 12 games of the season due to patella tendinitis in both knees.

2005-2006:
Was the recipient of the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Award, earning 88 of a possible 123 votes, and 501 of a possible 615 points in the balloting • Came off the bench in 65 of 74 games played, and averaged 13.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and shot 40.7% from three-point range (19th in the NBA) • Had 54 games with 10+ points, 15 games with 20+ points, two games with 30+ points, one game with 40+ points, seven games with 10+ rebounds, one game with 10+ assists, six double-doubles and one triple-double • Led the team in scoring 13 times, rebounds 12 times, assists nine times, blocks five times and steals 11 times • Averaged 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in the first round playoff series against Dallas • Scored a career-high 41 points on Mar. 17/06 vs. Denver, at the time tying a franchise record until Pau Gasol had 44 points on Mar. 28/06 • His 41 points also set a franchise record for scoring off the bench in a game • Registered his first career triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on Jan. 10/06 vs. Sacramento • Had a season-high 16 rebounds in the game following his triple-double on Jan. 13/06 vs. New Jersey, along with 18 points • Had 30 points off the bench on Jan. 22/06 at Washington • Averaged season-highs of 16.1 points per game on 51.6% shooting, along with 43.2% shooting from three-point range, in the month of January • Shot 95.3% (41-43) from the free throw line in the month of March • Other double-doubles on the season include 14 points and 11 rebounds on Dec. 17/05 vs. Phoenix, 27 points and 10 rebounds on Dec. 23/05 vs. Chicago, 14 points and 15 rebounds on Dec. 28/05 at L.A. Lakers, and 21 points and 14 rebounds on Mar. 23 vs. L.A. Clippers • Registered his 5,000th career point and 1,000th career assist during the season.

2004-2005:
Finished fourth in the NBA in three-point percentage with a career-high 43.3% • Had 10+ points 52 times, 20+ points 14 times and 30+ points twice • Led the team in scoring 14 times, in rebounds five times, and in assists 11 times • Grizzlies went 29-22 in Miller’s 51 starts • Hit a game-winning buzzer beater on Apr. 18 vs. San Antonio • Scored a career-high 37 points, the most by a Grizzlie this season, on April 13 against Houston • Scored 21 points on 8-15 shooting, including 5-8 from three-point range, on April 10 versus Charlotte • Scored 30 points, including 5-10 from three-point range, tying season-highs for three-point makes and attempts on Apr. 8 vs. Miami • Made at least one three-point field goal in 13 straight games from January 25 through February 25 • Scored 28 points off the bench on January 26 @ Cleveland • Made two or more three-pointers in nine consecutive games from December 7-20, shooting 55.8% from downtown in that span • Scored 25 points on 10-14 shooting, including 3-5 from three-point range, on November 30 versus Sacramento

2003-2004:
Grizzlies went 39-26 in his 65 starts • Scored in double figures 33 times, with 20+ points nine times • Led the Grizzlies in scoring 11 times, in assists six times and in rebounding once • Had three double-doubles on the season: two with 10+ points and assists, one with 10+ points and rebounds • Averaged 7.5 ppg and 3.0 rpg in the playoff series vs. San Antonio • Second on the team in three-point shooting (37.5%) and third in assists (3.6 apg) • His 22 points on Apr. 9 @ L.A. Lakers was his highest total since scoring 27 on Jan. 23 vs. Sacramento • Activated from the injured list on Mar. 20, started that night and played 25 minutes, scoring 13 points • Placed on the injured list on Feb. 20 with a sore back • Had a season-high 27 points on Jan. 23 vs. Sacramento on 11-16 shooting, including 4-5 from three-point range • Had a then season-high 24 points on Jan. 12 @ Golden State • Had 17 points on Jan. 3 vs. Orlando, snapping an eight-game stretch where he scored only in single figures • Had a near triple-double with 10 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds on Dec. 1 @ Boston • Averaged 11.5 apg over two games on Nov. 29 and Dec. 1, leading the team in assists both times • Had a career-high 13 assists on Nov. 29/03 after taking over at point guard for an injured Jason Williams • Grabbed his 1,000th rebound on Nov. 29 @ Cleveland • Had a season-high and team-leading 10 rebounds on Nov. 23 @ L.A. Lakers • Scored his 3,000th career point on Nov. 8 @ Utah.

2002-2003:
In 16 games with the Grizzlies, averaged 12.8 points and 3.4 rebounds, and finished the season with 15.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game • Scored 10+ points 54 times last season (11 times with Memphis), 20+ points 18 times (three times with Memphis), and 30+ points once, and had 10+ rebounds twice, both games resulting in double-doubles while with Orlando • Led the Grizzlies in scoring three times after being traded • Scored in double figures in seven straight games from Mar. 19-30, averaging 16.3 ppg in that stretch • Scored season-high 29 points as a Grizzlie in only 26 minutes on Mar. 30 @ LA Clippers • Made first start as a Grizzlie on Mar. 8 @ Cleveland, scoring 21 points on 7/10 shooting • Led the Grizzlies in scoring with 23 points @ New Orleans on Feb. 21 in his Grizzlies debut • Missed three games with back spasms on Mar. 12 vs. Chicago, Mar. 16 vs. Atlanta and Mar. 18 @ Minnesota • Placed on injured list for final 5 games of season due to back sprain • Led or tied Magic in scoring 3 times, in rebounding 8 times and in assists 5 times • Had two doubles-doubles while with Orlando: 19 points and 11 rebounds on Jan. 24 vs. Phoenix, and had a career-game with 31 points and 19 rebounds on Nov. 24 vs. Miami • Scored a career-high 33 points @ Philadelphia on Feb. 14 as member of the Magic.

2001-2002:
Played in 63 games for Orlando, making 53 starts • Averaged 15.2 ppg., 4.3 rpg. and 3.1 apg. in 33.7 mpg • As a starter, averaged 15.5 ppg., 4.5 rpg. and 3.3 apg. in 34.8 mpg • Shot .383 (116-303) from beyond the three-point arc, finishing second on the club and ranked 37th in the NBA • Scored in double figures 51 times, including career-high 32 points (including 6-8 from 3FGA) on Nov. 24 vs. Charlotte • Scored 20-plus points 13 times • Led (or tied) the team in scoring 10 times, in rebounding seven times and in assists seven times • Had career-high 10 assists twice, the last time on Feb. 26 @ Chicago • Pulled down career-best 11 boards on Feb. 23 vs. Philadelphia • Missed 19 total games due to injury • Tallied seven points, team-high 11 assists and seven rebounds in ‘got Milk?’ Rookie Challenge at 2002 NBA All-Star Weekend • Also participated in the 1-800-CALL-ATT Long Distance Shootout • Played in four postseason outings vs. Charlotte and averaged 4.8 ppg., 1.3 rpg., 1.3 apg. and 1.00 spg. in 18.0 mpg.

2000-2001:
Named Schick NBA Rookie of the Year • Also earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors and was the lone unanimous selection • Appeared in all 82 games for Orlando, making 62 starts • Averaged 11.9 ppg., 4.0 rpg. and 1.7 apg. in 29.1 mpg • Was the only rookie in the NBA to appear in every possible game for their team and was one of just three Magic members to play in every contest • As a starter, averaged 14.0 ppg., 4.4 rpg. and 1.9 apg. in 33.4 mpg • Shot .407 (148-364) from beyond the three-point arc, finishing second on the club, leading all NBA rookies and 18th overall • Set franchise records for most three-point field goals made and most three-point field goals attempted in a season by a rookie • Ranked among all NBA rookies in scoring (3rd), rebounding (T-7th), assists (7th), field goal percentage (7th), three-point field goal percentage (1st) and minutes played (3rd) • Named NBA Rookie of the Month for February (15.6 ppg., 3.6 rpg. and 2.3 apg. in 36.8 mpg., 12 games) and Co-Rookie of the Month for March (16.6 ppg., 4.6 rpg. and 1.9 apg. in 35.8 mpg., 16 games) • Led (or tied) the team in scoring six times • Recorded career-high 11 rebounds on Dec. 21 vs. Chicago and led (or tied) the team in rebounding three times • Netted 11 points during Schick Rookie Challenge at 2001 All-Star Weekend in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 10 • Started in all four playoff games vs. Milwaukee, averaging 12.0 ppg., 4.5 rpg. and 1.8 apg. in 28.0 mpg • Netted 22 points in Game #4 vs. Milwaukee on May 1.

Personal

Born in Mitchell, SD, a town with a population of 13,798…Full name is Michael Lloyd Miller…He and his wife, Jen, have two sons, Mason and Mavrick…Son of Tom and Sheryl Miller…Won the NBA’s Community Assist Award for the month of May, 2007 after he and his wife made a $1 million donation to establish the Mike and Jennifer Miller Endowment Fund to support the Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD…Recognized by Parade Magazine on their annual Most Generous Celebrities list for the above donation…Was extremely active in the Minnesota and Memphis communities prior to his arrival in Washington...Has his own foundation, the Mike Miller Foundation, and hosted a fundraising poker and golf tournament in 2007…His foundation encourages kids to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and provides aid to disadvantaged or disabled children in the states of Minnesota, Tennessee, South Dakota and Florida…Enjoys hunting and fishing.

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