Miles Bridges is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. Here’s a summary of his key information:
Basic Information
- Full Name: Miles Emmanuel Bridges Sr.
- Born: March 21, 1998 (age 26)
- Hometown: Flint, Michigan
- Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
- Weight: 225 pounds (102 kilograms)
- Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
- Shoots: Left
College Career
- Played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans.
- Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2017).
- Consensus second-team All-American (2018).
NBA Career
- Drafted 12th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2018 NBA Draft, but was immediately traded to the Charlotte Hornets.
- Known for his athleticism and high-flying dunks.
- Has played for the Charlotte Hornets since the 2018-2019 season.
Other Information
- Bridges also makes rap music under the name “RTB MB.”
- He has three children with his ex-wife, Mychelle Johnson.
Recent News
- Miles Bridges recently signed a three-year, $75 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets in July 2024.
- He had a strong season in 2023-2024, averaging career highs in points, rebounds, and made three-pointers.
- Despite missing the 2022-2023 season due to a domestic violence charge, he returned to the court and showed the potential he had previously displayed.