The player on the original Toronto Raptors list goes to 54

Former Toronto Raptors Oliver Miller died.

“I am very sorry that we have lost another member of the NBA brotherhood,” a former NBA player and current Anaenix Suns Eddie A. Johnson analyst He said in the post on x on Wednesday. “I will miss you Big O.”

Miller was only 54 years old.

He died of cancer, According to Wally HallSports columnist from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

A moment of silence took place for Miller before today’s Raptors game on Scotiabank Arena.

Raptors honor Oliver Miller at a time of silence and tribute to Herbi Kuhn. pic.twitter.com/yuvmyw91j2

– Adam Laskaris (@adam_la2karis) March 12, 2025

“Toronto Raptors are saddened when they learn about the death of Oliver Miller, who spent three seasons with our organization,” Raptors he said in a statement.

“He deals with 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 condolences to Miller’s family. “

Miller, chosen in a sketch of expansion by Toronto before the inaugural season in 1995-96, Miller was the original member of Raptors. Departing from Fort Worth in Texas, he began 72 of 76 matches in which he played this season, scoring 12.9 points per match.

Called “The Big O” because of his name and large posture, a 6-meter, 280-pound large man played in a part of three seasons in Toronto. Miller also played in Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings during his nine -year NBA career.

Before he turned a professional, Miller appeared at the University of Arkansas, which led him to choose 22. In the general classification at NBA Draft from 1992.

“We are deeply saddened by the departure of the legend of Arkansas Oliver Miller,” added in a statement the men’s basketball team Arkansas Razorbacks. “A key member of the Final Four final team in 1990, SWC Hall of Famer, choosing a draft in the first round and a real embodiment of the Razorback spirit.”