Former NBA Center Oliver Miller Dies at 54

Oliver Miller, a former NBA player known as 'The Big O,' has passed away at the age of 54. He played nine seasons in the NBA with teams including the Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns, and Minnesota Timberwolves, and was a key member of the Raptors' inaugural season in 1995-96. Miller's college career at the University of Arkansas was highlighted by his contributions to the team that reached the 1990 Final Four, and he remains the program's all-time leader in field goal percentage and blocks. After retiring from the NBA, Miller played in various leagues, including overseas, before finally stepping away from basketball in 2010. His passing was confirmed by several organizations, including the Raptors, who expressed their condolences. The cause of death has not been officially disclosed, although it was noted that he had been in poor health.