The former center of Minnesota Timberwolves Oliver Miller dies at 54

Oliver Miller, who played nine NBA seasons, including one of Minnesota Timberwolves, died. He was 54 years old.

Sender Phoenix Suns Eddie Johnson for the first time a message came, which was later confirmed by Arkansas, in which Miller played basketball, and Toronto Raptors, for whom Miller played in the three seasons in 1995-98.

“Toronto Raptors are saddened when they learn about the death of Oliver Miller, who spent three seasons with our organization. It occupies a special place in our history as a member of our inaugural team in 1995 and we are very grateful for its contribution. We send our deepest condensing to the Miller family “,” Raptors said in a post on X, earlier on Twitter.

Miller spent the last year of his career in Timberwolves in 2003-04 and played 48 matches this season, including one start, and on average 2.5 points and 2.7 rebounds per match. It was the same season Kevin Garnett led Wolves to the finals of the Western Conference, where they lost to Los Angeles Lakers in six matches. Miller played in eight Playoff matches.

“Timberwolves is deeply saddened when she learns about the death of Oliver Miller. We express our sincere condolences to Oliver’s family and friends, “said Timberwolves on X.

Miller was introduced to the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame in June. He won three simple titles in the regular and tournament season in 1989-91, while in Arkansas during the last three years of school at the conference. Miller remains the leader of the program in terms of goal percentage (63.6%) and blocks (345).

“We are deeply saddened by the departure of the legend Arkansas Oliver Miller. A key member of the Final Four final team from 1990, SWC Hall of Famer, the first round of NBA Draft and a real embarrassment of the Razorback spirit. We love you great Os. Our thoughts are with his family “,” Arkansas Men’s Basquettal has published on X.

In addition to the year with wolves, Miller also played the sun, Raptors, Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings.