NBA Veteran Miller Signs With Wizards
Published on November 4, 2003 under NBA G League (G League)
Dakota Wizards News Release
Bismarck, ND - The Dakota Wizards announced today the return of center Oliver Miller for the 2003-04 CBA season, pending league approval.
Dakota Wizards head coach said, "we are very excited to have Oliver back in a Wizards jersey for the upcoming season. He brings great veteran leadership to the team, and he looks to be in good physical condition as he enters camp. Oliver is a tremendous passer in the post, and he only has a little bit to go in order to get back to the NBA".
Miller is a 1992 graduate of the University of Arkansas, and was the 22nd pick in the 1992 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. Miller spent two seasons with the Suns averaging 9.2 ppg, and 7 rpg, before signing a 4 year contract with the Detroit Pistons in 1994. Miller spent the 1994-95 season with the Pistons before signing with the Toronto Raptors during the 1995-96 season, where he averaged 13 ppg, 7.4 rpg, and 1.9 bpg. Miller spent the 1996-97 season with the Dallas Mavericks before returning to Toronto for the 1997-98 season.
Miller was with the Indiana Pacers during training camp, and then signed with the Gary Steelheads for the 2002-03 CBA season. Miller was traded to the Wizards last February and ended the season with an average of 14.3 ppg, 9.8 rpg, and 4.3 apg in 12 games with the Wizards.
Opening night for the Wizards is Friday, November 14th versus the Sioux Falls Skyforce at the Bismarck Civic Center. Season tickets are available by calling Wizards General Manager Alex Geche at 701-258-2255.
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