Chris Mills was a professional basketball player who played in the NBA for 10 seasons. He was born on January 25, 1970, in Los Angeles, California, and attended Fairfax High School in Los Angeles. Mills was a standout player in high school and was named California's Mr. Basketball in 1988.
After high school, Mills attended the University of Arizona, where he played college basketball for three seasons. He was a key player on the Arizona Wildcats team that reached the Final Four in 1994. Mills was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 22nd overall pick in the 1993 NBA Draft.
Mills played for the Cavaliers for three seasons, from 1993 to 1996. He was a solid contributor for the team, averaging 14.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game during his time in Cleveland. In 1996, Mills was traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for Charles Oakley.
Mills played for the Knicks for two seasons, from 1996 to 1998. He was a key player on the team that reached the NBA Finals in 1999, but the Knicks lost to the San Antonio Spurs in five games. Mills was then traded to the Vancouver Grizzlies in 1998.
Mills played for the Grizzlies for two seasons, from 1998 to 2000. He was a solid contributor for the team, averaging 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game during his time in Vancouver. Mills was then traded to the Golden State Warriors in 2000.
Mills played for the Warriors for two seasons, from 2000 to 2002. He was a solid contributor for the team, averaging 11.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game during his time in Golden State. Mills was then traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2002.
Mills played for the Mavericks for one season, in 2002-03. He was a solid contributor for the team, averaging 7.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game during his time in Dallas. Mills retired from the NBA after the 2002-03 season.
Overall, Mills had a solid NBA career, averaging 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game over 10 seasons. He was a versatile player who could play multiple positions and was known for his toughness and competitiveness on the court. Mills is now retired from basketball and is involved in various business ventures.
🏀