American · Romulus, Michigan · Born 21 December 1967American basketball power forward/center who played 11 NBA seasons, known for his three-point shooting ability as a big man and versatility.
Terry Richard Mills was born on 21 December 1967 in Romulus, Michigan, and starred at Romulus High School, being named 1986 Mr. Basketball of Michigan and a two-time Parade All-American before committing to the University of Michigan. Mills helped Michigan win the 1989 NCAA championship, and though he played the power forward position, became known for his reliable three-point shooting, an unusual skill for a big man at the time, earning praise from legendary Pistons announcer George Blaha for his shooting touch. The Milwaukee Bucks selected Mills 16th overall in the 1990 NBA Draft, and after brief stints with the Denver Nuggets and New Jersey Nets, he found his footing with the Detroit Pistons in 1992, spending parts of eight seasons with the franchise across two separate stints. Mills also played for the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers before retiring in 2001 with career totals of 7,175 points and 3,680 rebounds, closing out an 11-year NBA career built on his rare combination of size and perimeter shooting for his era.
Three-point shooting as a power forward/center
How They Played
Floor-spacing big man with reliable three-point shot
Lasting Impact
Versatile big man who helped popularize stretch-four position
Career Honours
- Big Ten champion (Michigan)
- Pistons contributors era
- Three-point shooting big
| Club | Period | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Nets | 1990–1991 | 82 |
| Denver Nuggets | 1991–1996 | 352 |
| Miami Heat | 1996–1997 | 82 |
| Washington Bullets | 1997–1999 | 164 |
| Detroit Pistons | 1999–2002 | 246 |
American Athletes