Miles Bridges is an American professional basketball player who plays as a small/future forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A native of Michigan, he finished his college career with the Spartans of Michigan State University. During his time with the Spartans, Miles was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2017 and also participated in the McDonald’s All-American game in 2016. Check out his biography, career, metrics and more below. her size.
Miles Bridges Biography,
The Charlotte Hornets star was born as MilesEmmanuel Bridges in Flint, Michigan on March 21, 1998. He was born to African American parents, Raymond Bridges and his wife Cynthia Bridges. His dad was a two-time Flint Northern High School champion and he taught Miles everything he knew about basketball from the age of two. Miles is of American nationality while his ethnicity is black American.
Growing up, Miles went to Woodland Park Academy, a middle school located in Grand Blanc, Michigan. For his high school career, he was enrolled at Flint Southwestern Academy and later; transferred to Huntington Prep School in West Virginia.
During his high school basketball career, Miles averaged 9.9 rebounds and 9.8 points per game while leading the team to a 29–5 record as a sophomore. The following year, he led Huntington Prep to advance to the semi-finals. scoring 8 rebounds and 21 points before losing to Oak Hill Academy in the Dick’s Sporting Goods National High School Tournament. By the end of his junior year, Miles was averaging 10.6 rebounds and 15.7 points per game. During the summer of 2015, he attended the NBPA Top 100 camp.
In his senior year, the kid earned a spot in the McDonald’s All-American Game as well as a 2016 Jordan Classic All-Star Game after averaging 10.0 rebounds and 25.0 points on the season. By the end of his high school career, Miles was considered one of the top college prospects by major sports websites. The star was ranked the tenth best player in his class by Rivals.com.
As the young and promising player ended his peak school career on a high note; many of the top universities, including Oregon and Kentucky, were looking to recruit him to their teams. Miles eventually committed to Michigan State University for his college career. Upon joining the Spartans, he made his first appearance on November 12, 2016; scoring seven rebounds and 21 points in their victory over the University of Arizona. He finished his freshman season averaging 8.3 rebounds as well as 16.9 points per game. For his stunning performance, Miles Bridges received the Big Ten Freshman of the Year award and was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team.
As a sophomore, the Michigan native earned first-team All-BigDix and second-team Consensus All-American selections after averaging 7.0 rebounds and 17.1 points per game. Although he helped the Spartans reach the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in 2018; the team was unable to make it to the tournament final. At the end of his sophomore season, Miles declared himself a candidate for the 2018 NBA draft, while giving up the other two seasons of his college career.
Preliminary and scouting report
Miles Bridges was invited to the 2018 NBA draft combine drills where he showed a top-notch performance. After showing great improvements every year, NBA Scouting teams projected this incredible player to be the first to enter the draft. He was 6ft 6.75in in shoes with a 220lb frame and a wingspan of 6ft 9.5in.
Amazingly, he became the best small top forward in the country in his final season at Michigan State and his versatility is quite intriguing. The Power Forward has excellent physical attributes, excellent defensive skills, and an effective pick and roll ability. Watching his game you will see an explosive player who shows great agility, good ball skills and great ambidexterity finishing with dunks and layups. Without a doubt, the rising star would be a valuable addition to any NBA team.
NBA career statistics
During the 2018 NBA Draft, Miles Bridges was picked by the Los Angeles Clippers as their 11th overall selection in the draft. He was later traded to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Hornets selection Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
While the Hornets did not make it to the NBA playoffs; they were able to finish in third position in the Southeast Division. Having like Kemba Walker who is an NBA All-Star, as well as Frank Kaminsky and Dwight Howard; Miles Bridges might just be what the Hornets need to rise to the top of the league this season. He made his first professional appearance for the Hornets in the 2018/19 season. We wish him good luck in his professional career.
His height and weight
Miles Bridges is often considered too small for the advanced position of power; Nevertheless, Miles continues to surprise his fans from time to time. He stands at a height of 6 feet 7 inches and weighs 100 kg. Meanwhile, Miles is two inches below NBA superstars including Antawn Jamison and Carlos Boozer, who are 6ft and 9in respectively. Additionally, Miles has black hair and brown eyes.