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Mike Niles

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Mike Niles
Personal information
Born (1955-03-31) March 31, 1955 (age 69)
Los Angeles, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolJefferson (Los Angeles, California)
CollegeCal State Fullerton (1976–1979)
NBA draft1979: 4th round, 83rd overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
PositionSmall forward
Number40
Career history
1980–1981Phoenix Suns
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

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]

On January 24, 1989, Niles was convicted of killing his wife.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Mike Niles NBA stats. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on August 20, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Ex-Fullerton Forward Is Convicted of Murder". Los Angeles Times. January 25, 1989. Retrieved August 20, 2014.