By MAX WINTERS
Published: 18:39 EDT, 12 March 2025 | Updated: 18:39 EDT, 12 March 2025
Former NBA player Oliver Miller has died at the age of 54.
Miller, who battled weight issues and personal problems throughout his basketball career, played 493 games across 11 seasons in the NBA.
He was nicknamed 'Big O' because he stood at 6ft 9 and weighed over 300lbs. At one time, he was the NBA's heaviest player.
Miller played for the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves.
'I am so sad to report we have lost another @NBA Fraternity member,' former Suns player Eddie A. Johnson posted on X.
'Nine year veteran Oliver Miller has passed away at age 54! Going to miss you Big O. RIP.'
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Former NBA player Oliver Miller, who once weighed over 300lbs, has died at the age of 54