Terry Mills (basketball)

Terry Richard Mills (born December 21, 1967) is a retired American professional basketball player who played as a power forward. He was a member of the Michigan Wolverines' 1989 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Division I Basketball Championship winning team before playing over a decade in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Terry Mills
Personal information
Born (1967-12-21) December 21, 1967
Romulus, Michigan
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High schoolRomulus (Romulus, Michigan)
CollegeMichigan (1987–1990)
NBA draft1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Playing career1990–2001
PositionPower forward
Number5, 6
Career history
1990–1991Denver Nuggets
1991–1992New Jersey Nets
1992–1997Detroit Pistons
1997–1999Miami Heat
1999–2000Detroit Pistons
2000–2001Indiana Pacers
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points7,175 (10.6 ppg)
Rebounds3,680 (5.4 rpg)
Blocks296 (0.4 bpg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

College career

After a standout career at Romulus High School, Mills was named 1986 Mr. Basketball of Michigan.[1] Bob Gibbons had Mills ranked #2 behind J.R Reid in the national prep player ranking for that year.

Mills attended the University of Michigan where he helped the Wolverines win the 1989 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship.[2]

In January 2009, Mills participated in the 20th anniversary celebration of the 1989 National Championship team. He recently completed his degree from Michigan, and is looking to break into the coaching profession.

PAOK

In 1990 summer, Mills signed professional contract with P.A.O.K. BC. After several friendly games which included a home game against Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C., Mills left the club. The reason was an argument with Kostas Politis, during a training in Spain.[3][4]

NBA career

Mills was drafted in 1990 by the Milwaukee Bucks who later traded his rights to the Denver Nuggets for whom he played 17 games. Mills also played for the New Jersey Nets, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, and Indiana Pacers. Although he played the power forward position, Mills became known for his 3-point shooting. Legendary Piston announcer George Blaha nicknamed him "The Sugar" for his "sweet" shooting stroke and "Three Mills" for his on-target three-point shooting.

Coaching career

Mills was the head coach of the International Basketball League's Macomb County Mustangs (of Center Line, Michigan) during the 2006 season.

Personal life

He is the cousin of former NBA power forward Grant Long, and the nephew of shooting guard John Long.[5]

He is the radio color analyst for University of Michigan Basketball on the Michigan Sports Marketing Network.[6]

Currently residing in Michigan, he is an active participant in amateur drag racing.

References
  1. "Mr. Basketball". The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
  2. "Fisher Lands Big One: Michigan Wins NCAA; Seton Hall Falls in Overtime, 80-79". The Washington Post. April 4, 1989. Archived from the original on June 11, 2014. Retrieved March 7, 2014.(subscription required)
  3. paokbc.gr Το paokbc.gr θυμάται: Από το NCAA στον ΠΑΟΚ
  4. paokbc.gr Η ιστορία μίας φανέλας
  5. "Throwback Thursday: Terry Mills". The Official Site of the Detroit Pistons. NBA Media Ventures. September 15, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
  6. "Former All-American Terry Mills Joins Michigan Radio Crew". MGoBlue.com. October 25, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
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