Terry Richard Mills (born December 21, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player who played as a power forward. He was a member of the Michigan Wolverines' 1989 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Division I Basketball Championship winning team before playing over a decade in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 21, 1967 Romulus, Michigan, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 280 lb (127 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Romulus (Romulus, Michigan) |
| College | Michigan (1987–1990) |
| NBA draft | 1990: 1st round, 16th overall pick |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Playing career | 1990–2001 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 5, 6 |
| Career history | |
| 1990 | PAOK |
| 1990–1991 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1991–1992 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1992–1997 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1997–1999 | Miami Heat |
| 1999–2000 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2000–2001 | Indiana Pacers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 7,175 (10.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,680 (5.4 rpg) |
| Blocks | 296 (0.4 bpg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
College career
editAfter a standout career at Romulus High School, Mills was named 1986 Mr. Basketball of Michigan.[1]
Mills attended the University of Michigan where he helped the Wolverines win the 1989 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship.[2]
In January 2009, Mills participated in the 20th anniversary celebration of the 1989 National Championship team. He recently completed his degree from Michigan and is looking to break into the coaching profession.
PAOK
editIn 1990 summer, Mills signed a professional contract with P.A.O.K. BC. After several friendly games which included a home game against Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C., Mills left the club. The reason was an argument with Kostas Politis, during a training in Spain.[3][4]
NBA career
editMills was drafted in 1990 by the Milwaukee Bucks who later traded his rights to the Denver Nuggets for whom he played 17 games. Mills also played for the New Jersey Nets, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, and Indiana Pacers. Although he played the power forward position, Mills became known for his 3-point shooting. Legendary Piston announcer George Blaha nicknamed him "Sugar Bear" for his "sweet" shooting stroke and "Three Mills" for his on-target three-point shooting.
Coaching career
editMills was the head coach of the International Basketball League's Macomb County Mustangs (of Center Line, Michigan) during the 2006 season.
Personal life
editHe is the cousin of former NBA power forward Grant Long, and the nephew of shooting guard John Long.[5]
He is the radio color analyst for University of Michigan Basketball on the Michigan Sports Marketing Network.[6]
Currently residing in Michigan, he is an active participant in amateur drag racing.
References
edit- ^ "Mr. Basketball". The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "Fisher Lands Big One: Michigan Wins NCAA; Seton Hall Falls in Overtime, 80-79". The Washington Post. April 4, 1989. Archived from the original on June 11, 2014. Retrieved March 7, 2014.(subscription required)
- ^ paokbc.gr Το paokbc.gr θυμάται: Από το NCAA στον ΠΑΟΚ
- ^ paokbc.gr Η ιστορία μίας φανέλας
- ^ "Throwback Thursday: Terry Mills". The Official Site of the Detroit Pistons. NBA Media Ventures. September 15, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "Former All-American Terry Mills Joins Michigan Radio Crew". MGoBlue.com. October 25, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
External links
edit- NBA Player file
- NBA statistics @ basketball-reference.com
- NBA statistics @ basketballreference.com
- University of Michigan Basketball Statistical Archive