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Personal Information
| Full Name | Miles Bridges |
| Position | Small Forward, Power Forward |
| DOB (Age) | 21-03-1998 (26 yrs) |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 225 lbs (102 kgs) |
| Hometown | Flint, MI |
| College | Michigan State University |
| Draft | 2018 - Rd: 1, Pick: 12 (CHA) |
| Debut | 2018 |
| Nickname | Sky Miles |
| Spouse | Mychelle Johnson |
Recent Games
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| Date | Opp | Result | Min | PTS | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT | FT% | REB | AST | BLK |
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| Tue 12/24 |
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HOU
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L 101-114 | 29 | 24 | 9 - 17 | 0.53 | 2 - 6 | 0.33 | 4 - 4 | 1.00 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Sat 12/21 |
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PHI
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L 98-108 | 28 | 15 | 4 - 13 | 0.31 | 1 - 7 | 0.14 | 6 - 6 | 1.00 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Fri 12/20 |
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WAS
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L 114-123 | 31 | 16 | 7 - 16 | 0.44 | 0 - 4 | 0.00 | 2 - 3 | 0.67 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Tue 12/17 |
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PHI
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L 108-121 | 28 | 24 | 10 - 19 | 0.53 | 2 - 8 | 0.25 | 2 - 3 | 0.67 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat 12/14 |
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CHI
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L 95-109 | 24 | 14 | 5 - 16 | 0.31 | 0 - 6 | 0.00 | 4 - 4 | 1.00 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Miles Bridges News
Miles Bridges: A Brief Biography
Miles Emmanuel Bridges Sr. (born March 21, 1998) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Charlotte Hornets. He is from Michigan and he played for the Spartans as well in the NCAA circuit. He was initially picked by the Los Angeles Clippers and traded to the Charlotte Hornets on draft night. He is currently a free agent.
Early Life
Miles Bridges was born in Flint Michigan to Cynthia and Raymond Bridges. His father is a basketball player as well and he was a two time state champion with Flint Northern High School. His sister played a major role in his life and upbringing. In 2013 just before his junior year, Bridges transferred to Huntington Prep School in Huntington, West Virginia. In his junior year he played in national level high school basketball competition and his team lost to the number one team in the country in the semis he averaged 15.7 points per game, 10.6 rebounds per game, 3.5 assist per game, 2.8 blocks, and 2.3 steals per game.
He was highly recruited out of high school, he had a lot of offers but he chose to go with Michigan State. He finished his first season averaging 16.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game in 32 minutes per game. He decided to come back to Michigan but an upset in the NCAA tournament saw the Spartans getting knocked out in the second round and Bridges announced that he would declare for the 2018 draft.
NBA Journey
Miles was drafted by the Clippers initially and was traded to the Hornets on draft night. He signed a 4 year $16.3 million deal with the Hornets. Bridges won the Rising Stars Challenge MVP, and he also participated in the 2019 Slam Dunk Contest. In a shocking incident in a loss towards the Hawks he was ejected and threw his mouthpiece at a 16-year-old Hawks fan. The next day, he was fined $50,000 by the NBA for the incident.
Miles Bridges Net Worth
Miles Bridges’ net worth is estimated to be a whopping $5 million.
The Michigan native agreed to terms with the Charlotte Hornets on a four-year, $16,317,853 contract, with $16,317,853 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $4,079,463.
Miles Bridges Family
Miles was described as a “mama's boy” in a November 2017 feature in the Detroit Free Press.
According to the article, Cynthia worked as a hospital receptionist for 42 years and wished for her son to be a “one and done” player so that she could retire. Miles adored his father, who introduced him to basketball at the age of two, and he uses his father’s legacy as motivation to improve. He never forgets his sister Tara who shaped his childhood and helped him a lot. He is married to Michelle Johnson and they have two kids, a son Ace Miles Bridges, and a daughter Ayla Marie.
Popularly Asked Questions
How much money does Miles Bridges make ?
He earns an annual salary of $4,079,463. He has made a career earnings of $16,083,141.
Are Mikal and Miles Bridges brothers ?
No they are not brothers Mikal was born in Philadelphia and Miles was born in Michigan. They are from the same draft class though.
What happened to Miles Bridges ?
On June 29, 2022, Bridges was arrested in Los Angeles for domestic violence and was released on $130,000 bond He allegedly assaulted Mychelle Johnson in front of their two children. He pleaded not guilty to all three charges. On November 3, he pleaded no contest to the domestic charge and was sentenced to three years of probation. The other two charges were dismissed.
