Darius Miles Bio | Wiki
Darius Miles (full name: Darius LaVar Miles) is an American former professional basketball player presently co-hosting The Knuckleheads podcast alongside Quentin Richardson.
During his career as a professional Basketball player, Miles appeared in NBA playing for Los Angeles Clippers (2000-2002), Cleveland Cavaliers (2002-2004), Portland Trail Blazers (2004-2008), and Memphis Grizzlies (2008-2009). He has been awarded awards such as NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2001, Mr. Basketball USA 2000, First-team Parade All-American 2000, and Illinois Mr. Basketball 2000.
Darius Miles Age | Birthday
He was born on October 9, 1981, in Belleville, Illinois, in the United States. Miles is 42 years old and celebrates his birthday on October 9 every year.
Darius Miles Height
He is a man of tall stature. Miles stands at a height of 6 ft 9 in (approx. 2.06 m).
Darius Miles Family
He was born and raised in Belleville, Illinois, USA under the loving care of his hardworking parents Gilbert White and Ethel Miles. Miles is an American nationality by birth but belongs to the African-American ethnicity.
Darius Miles Wife
He is currently in a marital relationship with his beautiful and loving wife Brandi Nash. The adorable couple has been living together since they tied the knot in 2005. Whether the duo shares any children is currently under review and shall be updated as soon as possible.
Darius Miles Son
He has been a married man for quite some time now. Miles and his wife have been living a blissful married life since they exchanged their wedding vows in 2005. However, he likes maintaining a low-key profile when it comes to his family and private life. Therefore, it is not publicly known whether Miles has a son or any kids for that matter.
Darius Miles Education
Growing up in Illinois Miles attended East St. Louis Lincoln High School and East St. Louis Senior High School. Upon attaining his diploma he signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the St. John’s Red Storm men’s basketball team. There, he played under head coach Mike Jarvis and alongside Omar Cook.
Darius Miles Los Angeles Clippers
He kicked off his career as a professional basketball player after he was drafted third overall by the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2000 NBA draft. In 2001 after playing for two seasons, Miles was named NBA All-Rookie Team.
Two years later Miles alongside Harold Jamison was traded for Andre Miller and Bryant Stith of the Cleveland Cavaliers. There, he stayed for one and a half-season and was again traded for Jeff McInnis and Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje of the Portland Trail Blazers in the mid of the 2003–04 season.
Darius Miles Cavs | Cleveland Cavaliers
His career journey as a professional basketball player commenced in 2000 where he played for the Los Angeles Clippers until 2002. After the 2001-2002 season, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers together with Harold Jamison in exchange for Bryant Smith and Andre Miller. While there, Miles played for the team for one season and a half prior to being traded again midway through the 2003–04 season to the Portland Trail Blazers for Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje and Jeff McInnis.
Darius Miles Portland Trail Blazers | Career High
During the 2004–05 season, Miles made headlines after he confronted Maurice Cheeks who was by then the head coach. In the confrontation, Miles remarked that Cheeks did not care if the team lost the next 20 games since he was going to be fired. On April 19, 2005, in a game against Denver Nuggets, Miles had a career-high 47 points which equaled the eighth-highest single-game output in franchise history.
While playing in the 2005–2006 season, Miles severely fractured his knee he returned five days later to play his 40th and last game of the season. He later underwent microfracture surgery to repair his knee, therefore, missing the entire 2006–07 and 2007–08 NBA seasons. In March 2008 in an attempt to shed Miles’ $18 million contract the Portland Trail Blazers petitioned the NBA and the NBA Players Association to provide a doctor to determine whether Miles could play again.
Darius Miles Memphis Grizzlies
The report from the doctor stated that his injury might be career-ending, prompting the Blazers to request waivers for his release on April 14, 2008. He left the Blazers and signed a contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on December 13, 2008, after sitting out his ten-game due to violating the league’s substance-abuse policy. His first game with the team was on January 4, 2009, against the Dallas Mavericks.
Darius Miles Podcast | Now
Currently, Miles co-hosts The Knuckleheads podcast alongside Quentin Richardson. In their podcast the two interview both current and former professional basketball players. Miles has been a part of the podcast since he joined in February 2019.
Darius Miles Contract
He was the third overall selection of the NBA draft in 2000. In addition, Miles signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers that paid him around $3 million per year. Becoming a millionaire on the spot made the change that much more of a culture shock for him.
Darius Miles Net Worth
Being a former professional basketball player and currently working as a podcaster, it is obvious that he has accumulated a decent amount of wealth over the years. Miles’ average net worth is $100,000.
How Old Is Darius Miles
He was born to his loving and caring parents on October 9, 1981, in Belleville, Illinois, in the United States. Therefore, Miles is 42 years old.
How Much Is Darius Miles Worth
Judging from his lifestyle, it is evident to all that he has garnered a desirable amount of wealth from his former career as a player and current job as a podcaster. However, in 2016, he declared bankruptcy after a series of financial problems from terrible businesses and real estate deals. Miles’ estimated net worth is $100,000.
Where Is Darius Miles Now
Miles is currently serving as a co-host of a podcast called The Knuckleheads together with his friend and former basketball player, Quentin Richardson. He presently lives in Florida.
Darius Miles’s Social Media Handles
- Twitter – @21Blackking