How did Oliver Miller play in the NBA?
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In April 2011, he was accused of pistol-whipping a man during an altercation at a barbecue cookout in Arnold, Maryland. He was arrested and charged with first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, possessing a handgun, using a handgun in a violent crime, possessing a handgun in a vehicle and disorderly conduct, among other charges.[5]
Hold up, Oliver Miller pistol whipped a dude at a cookout??Somebody must have touched his ribs.
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Harden getting a switch with these cats trying to guard him on the perimeterGolden era brehs.
Filled with out of shape bums, 7 foot stiffs & unathletic cacs.
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Golden era brehs.
Filled with out of shape bums, 7 foot stiffs & unathletic cacs.
Next to Joel, Kevin Duckworth would be the most effective post player in the league right now
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Everyone Shaq named including himself would give Embiid the business. What is Embiid's weakness right now Mr basketball guru? I don't think too good but I swore I heard some Euro talking about how Embiid does not like physicality aka how they played in the past, hand checking, hard fouls without them being flagrant. He didn't even start playing basketball til he was 16 because he dad thought the sport is too physical
The nikka drinks Shirley temples and watches vampire diaries 
You like most people these days are a victim of the moment
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I really don't get it, if the league is so bad that Priest Lauderdale or some shyt would be just as good as Embiid, why do they even watch?
These cats think the Loy Vaughts and Felton Spencers of the world would be stars now
That Loy Vaught drop
That Loy Vaught drop
He's one of my favorite to drop when fools want to cise any old average big man from the 90s
Those Clippers teams were some ass tho
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I dunnobut i remember going to a game as a kid and seen the Breh ignore his coach during every time out cuz he too busy starring at the cheer leaders
I think you mean staring at the snack vendors....
If O.Miller did this vs MJ's Bulls, what would of Hakeem accomplished vs them in the finals
Actually we're not supposed to think about that. Thou shalt not make negative comments againts Cheese eyes, forget I said that......MJ would of won 8 straight.......
You dont think a regular season game against an expansion team is different energy than a playoff game ?
Most impressive thing to me about those 96-98 Bulls title teams is there big men were Luc Longley and Bill Wennington...
Escalade was a good player, I remember seeing him at the Marriot Renaissance in downtown Detroit, he was a massive human being and a friendly guy. (RIP).
The early 90s clippers teams had some potential...my nikka ron harper, danny manning, doc, mark jackson...they snuck into the playoffs a couple times...and got bounced out in the first round lolHe's one of my favorite to drop when fools want to cise any old average big man from the 90s
Those Clippers teams were some ass tho
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Found this#Throwback Thursday - The Crushing Disappointment of Oliver Miller
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By Mike Lisboa@MikeLisboa Sep 22, 2016, 8:56am MSTSHARE
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Oliver Miller and Charles Barkley might have been the widest frontcourt in NBA history. The Big O and the Round Mound of Rebound both struggled with weight issues during their NBA careers. While one of them was blessed with Hall of Fame talent and charisma, the other one couldn’t get out of his own way. This is the sad legacy of Oliver Miller.
College Career and Draft
Before being drafted with the 22nd overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in 1992, Miller had been a standout player in four years at the University of Arkansas. Despite standing a mere 6 foot 9 inches, Miller was regarded as one of the best centers in the NCAA, including a dominant 22 point, 14 rebound, 6 assist, 6 block effort against the #1 (and eventual) UNLV Runnin’ Rebels. There’s video of the complete game here on YouTube. It’s a microcosm of all that was tantalizing and troubling about the Oliver Miller Experience: deft touch around the rim, soft hands, toughness… as well as fatigue, late-game laziness and a dash or two of eye-rolling. (Bonus video goodness: damn that UNLV team was good!)
Heading into the 1992-1993 season, Phoenix had gone all in on their quest for an NBA championship: trading Jeff Hornacek, Andrew Lang and Tim Perry for Charles Barkley. By including Lang in the trade, Phoenix was left with only one center (Mark West) on the roster. With top center prospects Shaquille O’Neal and Alonzo Mourning off the board with the first 2 picks, Miller was a natural target for the Suns at 22. And thanks to his weight struggles, he was still there when Phoenix’s pick came around.
Here’s the thing about Miller’s weight: it moved. A lot. In college, it was quoted as anything from 275 to 300 pounds. But he reported to the draft combine at 318. But by the time he got to Phoenix, it was reportedly down to 304. And once he entered the NBA… well, we’ll get there soon enough. Suffice to say, Miller’s weight issues were hardly an unknown when he came to Phoenix, and that never changed.
The Perfect Opportunity
Miller could not have had a better opportunity in Phoenix. The back-up center role was his to lose. He played in 56 regular season games and all 24 of the Suns’ playoff games averaging about 20 minutes per game. How many rookies get to play an integral role on an NBA Finalsteam?
Miller continued making the most of that opportunity at the start of his second season with the Suns. He saw his role expand considerably. His minutes per games jumped from 19 to 25 and he even tallied 30 starts. He put up serious numbers all season long including a career-high 32 point effort against the Philadelphia 76ers and a triple-double against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Second Half Fizzle & Off-Court Issues
The second half of the season was a different story. After scoring in double figures in 20 of his first 36 games, Miller was only able to get over 10 points in the final 33 games. Rumors about his weight ballooning circulated. In the playoffs, Miller was a virtual no-show barely mustering 3 points and 4 rebounds per game as the Suns were eliminated by the Houston Rockets in a series that would effectively end Phoenix’s early 90s title run. That anemic playoff showing might not have been enough to end Miller’s career in Phoenix, but what came next did.
In the weeks following the Suns elimination from the playoffs, rape allegations against Oliver Miller surfaced. It was alleged that on the night the Phoenix Suns returned from their final game in Houston, several Suns went partying at a nightclub in Scottsdale. At an after party Miller allegedly forced a woman to have sex against her will. No charges were filed, but that was enough for Jerry Colangelo. With Miller in restricted free agency, the Phoenix Suns declined to match an offer sheet from the Detroit Pistons. Miller was outraged, blasting Colangelo in the press. Colangelo for his part had this to say:
“When I talked about Oliver, I talked about personal accountability. When you make a mistake, you admit a mistake. The problem with Oliver is, he was never accountable.”
Whether he was discussing the rape allegations or Miller’s weight, it was never made clear. What was clear was that Miller was done as a Phoenix Sun… for a few years at least.
Later Career: Diminishing Returns
Miller went on to have a couple successful seasons with the Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors, but his weight struggles got the best of him. He eventually topped out at 375 pounds and he saw his minutes diminish as he bounced from team to team. He would play for 6 teams in his final 8 seasons in the NBA including a 1 year stint with the Suns in 1999-2000. He played 3 years overseas before a brief comeback attempt with the Minnesota Timberwolves ended his career in 2004.
Miller found himself in the news again in 2011 when he was convicted of pistol-whipping man in Maryland. He was sentenced to a year in prison and 4 years probation. As of 2013, he was selling cars at Superstition Springs Chrysler Jeep Dodge in the Phoenix area, citing his desire to be around old friend and good influence Mark West. Here’s hoping success finds him the third time around in Phoenix.
#Throwback Thursday - The Crushing Disappointment of Oliver Miller