I have to say I am impressed Brad Miller is even still in the league. Going back to his Purdue days, who knew we would still be watching his big white behind 13 years later.
Origin: April 12, 1976 in Kendallville, Ind. If you are keeping score, that is 2 white boys from Indiana.
Upbringing: Played 3 years high school ball in Kendallville before transferring to a prep school in Maine his senior year. Went to Purdue where he was an instrumental member on some very physical Gene Keady teams. He was consistently average scoring 1,400 pts, grabbing 800 boards and dishing 250 assists. He will be remembered as a tough guy for busting his chin open in his final game but refusing to stay off the floor. And bonus white boy points for playing on the same collegiate team as Brian Cardinal, another proto-type NBA white boy.
Keys to his Game: Strong physical player with a large frame and farmers build. Brad Miller looks mean but he has a sweet mid range jumper which has kept him relevant in the NBA. He is not the typical rebound/shot block center you would expect. He is a sweet shooter. After all, he is an Indiana boy, less we forget.
Best White Boy Feature: The B.A. go-tee
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(5 great things: Oakley GANG tackles everyone, Marcus Fizer haha remember that guy?, Brad Miller shirtless, Kobe has no sympathy for Shaq, Ron Artest is the calming influence in this fight.) Wow.
Interesting observations: He wore corn rows back in Sactown. What on Earth was he thinking?
NBA Career: Undrafted and went to play in Italy during the lockout before being picked up by the Hornets in 98. He is well known for his years with the Kings and Bulls. He also had a stint with the Pacers and will be suiting up for the Rockets this year.
Nickname(s):Boss (not validated)
Proposed New Nickname: The Big Mean Shooting Machine
Closest Comparison (Current or Historic): Mehmet Okur
White Boy Level: 8 out of 10. Brad has flourished in the league despite being undrafted and rather pedestrian through his college years. He has found success because of his ability to shoot and play a physically demanding position.
Skill Level: 6 out of 10. Not an incredible rebounder or shot blocker hurts his overall skill level. His consistency and shooting ability keep him above average.
Interesting observations: He wore corn rows back in Sactown. What on Earth was he thinking?
NBA Career: Undrafted and went to play in Italy during the lockout before being picked up by the Hornets in 98. He is well known for his years with the Kings and Bulls. He also had a stint with the Pacers and will be suiting up for the Rockets this year.
Nickname(s):Boss (not validated)
Proposed New Nickname: The Big Mean Shooting Machine
Closest Comparison (Current or Historic): Mehmet Okur
White Boy Level: 8 out of 10. Brad has flourished in the league despite being undrafted and rather pedestrian through his college years. He has found success because of his ability to shoot and play a physically demanding position.
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