Miles Plumlee
Basketball player and NBA champion
Born
September 1st, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball in the NBA from 2012 to 2020. Drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2012 NBA Draft. Played for the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks, and Charlotte Hornets among other teams. Achieved an NBA championship title with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021. Contributed to several teams as a center and power forward.
Drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2012
Played for the Phoenix Suns
Won an NBA Championship with the Milwaukee Bucks
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