Harold Miner

Quick Facts

Full Name	Harold Miner
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	May 5, 1971(1971-05-05)
Age	53
Birthplace	Inglewood
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Taurus

Harold Miner Biography

Harold Miner is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on May 5, 1971 in Inglewood, California, United States. Retired NBA player who is best known for his victories in the 1993 and 1995 NBA Slam Dunk Contests. His dunking skills earned him the nickname of “Baby Jordan”, in reference to Retired NBA guard who was best known for winning the 1993 and 1995 NBA Slam Dunk Contests. His dunking ability earned him the nickname “Baby Jordan,” in reference to all-time legend Michael Jordan., a legend of basketball.

To win the 1995 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, he beat He beat Isaiah Rider to win the 1995 NBA Slam Dunk Contest..

Miner attended USC from 1989 until 1992. As a junior in what would be his final season with the team, Miner’s play earned him Sports Illustrated magazine’s selection as the college basketball player of the year over such notable candidates as Christian Laettner, Shaquille O’Neal, and Alonzo Mourning. Miner led the USC Trojans men’s basketball team to the second seed of the Midwest region in the 1992 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Trojans were upset in the second round, however, falling on one of the most famous baskets in the tournament’s history—a three-pointer at the buzzer by James Forrest of Georgia Tech.

Miner left college after the 1991–92 season and declared himself eligible for the 1992 NBA draft. He was selected by the Miami Heat with the 12th overall pick.

He was married to Pamela Miner, and they have two children. In 2012, his alma mater retired his jersey.

Harold Miner Net Worth

Harold Miner is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Harold Miner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He attended the University of Southern California where he was a star player and was named junior All-American.

After his junior year, he left college and was drafted 12th by the Miami Heat in 1992 NBA Draft. After appearing in just 200 NBA games, he retired in 1996 with an average of nine points per game.

Harold David Miner (born May 5, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player and two-time champion of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Slam Dunk Contest. He attended college at the University of Southern California (USC) and was a star player on that school’s men’s basketball team. He left school in 1992 to pursue his professional career, and played in the NBA for the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite comparisons to Michael Jordan, Miner’s NBA career only lasted four years.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Harold Miner height 6 ft 5 in Harold weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Harold Miner Dating?

According to our records, Harold Miner married to Pamela Miner. As of December 1, 2023, Harold Miner’s is not dating anyone.

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I always felt the worst thing to happen to Harold was the “Baby Jordan” tag. – George Raveling, Miner’s head coach at USC

Facts & Trivia

Harold Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Harold Miner celebrates birthday on May 5 of every year.

What happen to Harold Miner?

Instead of attempting to sign on with another team or play overseas, Miner retired from the game of basketball completely, citing knee injuries that had plagued him for years, and then completely disappeared.

What teams did Harold Miner play for?

All teams

Is Harold Miner in the NBA Hall of Fame?

Miner was absolutely electric, and unfortunately just couldn’t last in the NBA, falling out of the rotation once he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Congratulations to the great Harold Miner on being inducted into the Southern California Basketball Hall of Fame!

When was Harold Miner drafted?

1992 (Round: 1 / Pick: 12)

Where is JR Rider now?

Now 50, Rider has since established the Sky Rider Foundation, personally training and mentoring youth basketball players in the Phoenix, Arizona, area. In a 2013 interview with Bleacher Report, J.R.