“I understand there’s a lot of potential in India, and I’m excited to contribute to the growth of the sport,” said Miller, who ranks ninth on the NBA’s all-time assist leaders.
Miller’s itinerary also includes a visit NBA Basketball School in Delhi on October 30. NBA had launched its elite basketball training centre at Jaypee Greens Integrated Sports complex in Delhi in the month of May.
Sim Bhullar, Bruce Bowen, Muggsy Bogues, Chris Bosh, Swin Cash, Tamika Catchings, Seth Curry, Pau Gasol, Robert Horry, Dwight Howard, Robin Lopez, Brian Shaw, Shawn Marion, Jason Richardson and Kevin Durant are some of the players who have visited India since 2006.
In fact, Durant was the first active NBA player to visit the facility in July this year.