Darius Miller

Basketball player and NBA champion

Darius Miller - Basketball player and NBA champion
Born

March 21st, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1990, this athlete played college basketball at the University of Kentucky, contributing to the team's 2012 NCAA Championship victory. He was drafted into the NBA in 2012 and played for the New Orleans Pelicans. Miller returned to the NBA in 2018 after a stint overseas, playing an impactful role for the Pelicans.

Winning the NCAA Championship with Kentucky in 2012

Playing for the New Orleans Pelicans

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