Miles Bridges
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| Position | Power forward |
| Height / weight | 2.01 m / 102 kg |
| Born | 21 Mar 1998 (28 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
Miles Bridges is a professional basketball player from the USA. He plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Charlotte Hornets. Prior to the NBA, he played for Michigan State University.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Miles Emmanuel Bridges Sr. was born on March 21, 1998, in Flint, Michigan. His parents are Raymond and Cynthia. His dad played basketball for the Flint Northern High School. When Miles was a preteen, he played and practiced at the local YMCA.Bridges stands 201 cm and his last listed weight was 102 kg. He holds the position of power forward and small forward. He is a left-handed player.
He is a father of two, both with his partner Mychelle Johnson. In addition to basketball, he also raps under the moniker RTB MB.
High School and College Career
He started his high school career at the Flint Southwestern High School. He later transferred to Huntington Prep in West Virginia. By the time he was a senior in high school, he was one of the top recruits in the country.He received several College Offers from schools including the University of Kansas and the University of Kentucky. Bridges decided to commit to Michigan State University.
While in college, he was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. He was also named to the First-Team All-Big Ten team.
He decided to forgo this remaining two years of college eligibility and he declared for the NBA.
NBA Career
He was drafted into the NBA by the Los Angeles Clippers.Bridges was later traded to the Charlotte Hornets for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He signed with the team in July of that year. The contract was reportedly for US$10.8 million.
In April 2023, he was suspended from the NBA due to charges of domestic violence. He returned from suspension in November of that year.
Career Highlights
- 2018 - Consensus second-team All-American
- 2018 - First-team All-Big Ten
- 2017 - Second-team All-Big Ten
- 2017 - Big Ten Freshman of the Year
- 2017 - Big Ten All-Freshman Team
- 2016 - McDonald's All-American
- 2016 - Jordan Brand Classic
Miles Bridges FAQ
Does Miles Bridges play in the NBA?
Yes. He plays in the NBA for the Charlotte Hornets.
When was Miles Bridges drafted into the NBA?
2018. He was drafted in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft, selected by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Where did Miles Bridges go to college?
MSU. He went to Michigan State University from 2016 to 2018.