Mike Niles
Michael Donnell Niles (born March 31, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player.[1] He was selected in the 1979 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, although he played for the Phoenix Suns in 44 games during the 1980–81 season.[1] Niles scored 115 points in his NBA career.[1] He also played for the Lancaster Red Roses of the Continental Basketball Association after his stint with the Suns.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 31, 1955 Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Jefferson (Los Angeles, California) |
| College | Cal State Fullerton (1976–1979) |
| NBA draft | 1979: 4th round, 83rd overall pick |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 40 |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1981 | Phoenix Suns |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
On January 24, 1989, Niles was convicted of killing his wife.[2]
References
- Mike Niles NBA stats. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on August 20, 2014.
- "Ex-Fullerton Forward Is Convicted of Murder". Los Angeles Times. January 25, 1989. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
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