Patty Mills is a professional basketball player. He plays as a point guard or shooting guard and is known for his clutch three-pointers. He is originally from Australia and is part of the National Basketball Association. He is also known as Patty ‘Thrills’ which is the nickname that stuck with the fans. Let’s see how Patty’s career has gone so far and his overall attributes.
During Mills’ early life, he started playing basketball when he was four. He also played Australian football with a chance to pursue it in the coming years. He made his decision on pursuing basketball and started working on his overall game to prepare himself for the NBA. He has also played basketball in Australia and China during his career for the Melbourne Tigers and Xinjiang Flying Tigers.
Mills gained success representing his National youth team, receiving many accolades and awards at the time.
Patty Mills’ Height
Patty Mills is a guard standing at 6 ft with a listed weight of 180 lbs. He is 34 years old as of 2023. His full name is Patrick Sammie Mills AM and he was born on 11 August 1988.
In college, Mills signed for Saint Mary’s College of California. He received honours after helping the team improve their overall rankings. As a sophomore, he was averaging 18.4 points and 4 assists per game.
Mills decided not to complete his college and got drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2009. Mills played for the Blazers till 2011 before going back to Australia. He played in the National Basketball League after signing with the Melbourne Tigers. The following year Mills joined the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association but got sacked due to injury.
Patty Mills returned to the NBA, joining the San Antonio Spurs in 2012. He stuck with the team for nine years of his career thereafter.
In 2021, Patty Mills joined the Brooklyn Nets. Patty continued improving his game and setting new career highs. He was part of the Brooklyn Nets for two years before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks, the team Mills is currently playing for in the NBA.
Mills is a player that faced adversity throughout his career. He has great shooting mechanics and is great from behind the arc. He can add to a team’s shooting output and can deliver in clutch moments. Mills has a level of maturity in his game that not many players have currently in the league. His experience and talent are irreplaceable, hopefully, that’s gonna be utilised by the Hawks.
FAQs
A. Yes, Patty Mills has represented Australia in various international competitions, showcasing his talent on the global stage.
A. Patty “Thrills” is known as a great guard who can contribute in various positions. He is great in clutch situations.
A. Patty Mills started playing basketball at the very young age of 4 in Australia. He grew up in Canberra and attended high school there.
A. The net worth of Patty Mills is around $8 million.
A. Patty Mills is 6 ft tall with a weight of 180 lbs.
