Leonard Miller (basketball)

Leonard Miller (born November 26, 2003) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the NBA G League Ignite of the NBA G League.

Leonard Miller
No. 11 – NBA G League Ignite
PositionSmall forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2003-11-26) November 26, 2003
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school
Career history
2022–presentNBA G League Ignite
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Canada
FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship
Silver medal – second place2019 BrazilTeam

Early life and high school career

Miller was born in Scarborough, Ontario and played basketball, volleyball and golf during his childhood.[1] He played basketball for Thornlea Secondary School in Thornhill, Ontario, helping the team win the National Junior Circuit title in March 2019.[2] Miller transferred to Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah to face stronger competition but received limiting playing time. He transferred to Victory Rock Prep in Bradenton, Florida before missing several months with a broken right wrist in November 2020 that required surgery.[3] Miller opted to play a postgraduate season at Fort Erie International Academy in Fort Erie, Ontario and had no college offers at the time he made the decision.[4] He became the team's star player and received over 25 offers from college programs. Miller led Fort Erie to an Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association title and was named league most valuable player.[3] He was selected to play for the World Team in the Nike Hoop Summit.[5] On April 23, 2022, he declared for the 2022 NBA draft.[6]

Recruiting

Miller was considered a five-star recruit by Rivals and a four-star recruit by 247Sports.[6] On May 31, 2022, he announced that he would pursue professional options instead of playing college basketball.[7]

Professional career

NBA G League Ignite (2022–present)

On September 7, 2022, Miller signed a contract with the NBA G League Ignite.[8] He was named to the G League's inaugural Next Up Game for the 2022–23 season.[9]

National team career

Miller won a silver medal with Canada at the 2019 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Brazil, averaging 4.2 points per game.[10]

Personal life

Miller's older brother, Emanuel, played college basketball for Texas A&M before transferring to TCU.[6]

References
  1. "Leonard Miller". Pro Insight. November 23, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  2. Mikre, Mickias (March 6, 2019). "National Jr. Circuit Championships Recap – Thornlea crowned as 2019 Champions". North Pole Hoops. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  3. Osman, Libaan (May 27, 2022). "How Scarborough's Leonard Miller became this year's most intriguing NBA draft prospect". Toronto Star. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  4. Kalbrosky, Bryan (May 6, 2022). "Leonard Miller is suddenly the most intriguing NBA draft prospect, but it's what he does next that matters most". For The Win. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  5. Pilgrim, Jack (April 6, 2022). "Leonard Miller among top participants at Nike Hoop Summit". On3. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  6. Backus, Will (April 23, 2022). "Leonard Miller, uncommitted prospect in 2022 class, declares for NBA Draft". 247Sports. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  7. Siegel, Brett (May 31, 2022). "Potential First-Round Pick Leonard Miller To Skip College, Play Professionally". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  8. "Mojave King, Leonard Miller officially signs contracts with G League Ignite". September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  9. "Wolves' Garza And Ignite's Henderson Named Captains For NBA G League Next Up Game". NBA G League. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  10. "Leonard Miller (CAN)'s profile – FIBA U16 Americas Championship 2019". FIBA. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
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