Toronto Raptors original Oliver Miller dead at 54
- Oliver Miller, known as 'The Big O', died at age 54, as confirmed by the Toronto Raptors in a social media post on March 12, 2025.
- The Raptors held a moment of silence for Miller before their game against the Philadelphia 76ers, honoring his contributions to the team's history.
- Miller played for the Raptors during their inaugural season in 1995-96, averaging 12.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game during that year.
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Former NBA Player Oliver ‘The Big O’ Miller Dies At 54
Source: Tim DeFrisco / Getty Basketball fans worldwide are suffering from yet another loss of a memorable player from the past. Former NBA player Oliver “The Big O” Miller reportedly passed away on March 12 at the age of 54. A cause of death hasn’t been revealed. Eddie Johnson, a fellow former Phoenix Sun and the team’s current broadcaster, first confirmed the news on X. I am so sad to report we have lost another @NBA Fraternity member! Nine ye…
Longtime NBA Player Has Passed Away
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) NBA basketball in the 1990s was filled with many large talents and big personalities, and Oliver Miller was one of them. On Thursday morning, the league announced on NBA History that Miller had passed away. Miller was originally selected as the No. 22 overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in 1992 and then played for Phoenix, the Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, and Minnesot…
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