Christopher Miller (192-G-1993, college: Salem) is a 29 year old 193cm guard from Brooklyn, New York who has 9 years of pro experience under his belt. His last team overseas was the GoldCoast Wallabies NLB (2nd League) where he averaged 20.6ppg, 4.8rpg, Assists-5 (4.4apg), Steals-1 (2.9spg), FGP: 52.9%, 3PT: 37.0%, FT: 79.8%. He played 3 seasons with the Giessen Pointers (Germany-RegionalligaThis season for Bensheim he averaged 19,5ppg, 3,8rpg, 2,0apg and 1,5spg. He has had experience in countries like El Salvador and Bosnia. He recently played for the South Shore Monarchs (TBL) playing 8 games averaging 22.4ppg, 5.6rpg, 4.3apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 50.8%, 3PT: 35.0%, FT: 83.3%. He began his basketball career at Clinton Community College and also played two years at Salem University (NCAA2). He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

Thanks Chris for talking to germanhoops.com. How have you been? I missed you overseas last season? Did you miss the grind?

How´s it going. Good to hear from you. I missed being overseas last year but I made the most of it playing in The TBL/ BSL

You spent last season back in the States. How did you spend that time? Did you have a 9-5 job or were you involved with basketball?

I played In the TBL, worked on my game and did my skills training. Helping my little cousin Tahaad Pettiford prepare for Mcdonalds All American game and Auburn this coming season.

You have been grinding for years in lower leagues overseas. Had that whole grind overseas burned you out a bit?

I started from The lowest level it’s been a grind. I still love the grind I know my talent and I know I will get there. I didn’t give up on overseas basketball I just had to figure out which market to target moving forward

Giessen wanted to get you back, but you declined. How tough was the job market in the summer of 2023?

Giessen is family but I had to respectfully decline. It is not something I can keep doing playing in a lower league being looked at as a low level player with not much room for growth. I have done all I can for them I feel it was time to move on. I am hopeful and confident I will find something because I am A player that can bring value to a team in multiple ways and It has been proven.

There are so many American guys like you that just haven´t gotten better opportunities, but still play and just live for the dream? Did that get harder and harder the last years?

Honestly is has been getting better each year the TBL and opportunities at home have opened up more doors for me moving forward. This is my journey and I am embracing it. I still love to play so I will continue.

What do you believe is the main problem for you for not getting better opportunities? You are a known Regio player in Germany. Often pro B teams get American rookies and guys that aren´t any better qualified than you?

I really cannot tell what is the deciding factor. It is a bit frustrating at times. I have inked 80% my own deals. Some agents don´t want to give me a chance but rather try a rookie. Or teams don´t see the value in me. I say this every year. What ever team that does get me will be happy they made that choice.

You played in the TBL in the states in 2024. How did that go for you?

It went well. I led my team in multiple categories averaging 20 5 and 5 going head up against big names and G league talent. This league was maybe one of the strongest competitive levels I played and deserves more respect.

You are currently in China playing exhibitions. How has that gone for you?

These exhibitions are going well. I am playing good basketball shooting the 3 well. Getting the joy in playing basketball again. We will see what the future holds but as of now I am enjoying the summer here and embracing this culture.

How has the competition been there and have you played against any well known players from the NBA and overseas?

The competition is a mix. I played against teams from Spain Serbia USA China Russia. Very rough games in front of Sold out Arenas. It´s been a great experience thus far.

Would you jump for an opportunity in Asia? Have you seen any interest gone your way for an opportunity?

At the end of the summer I will see what options I have and go with the best one. I can only control putting my best foot forward and performing well every time on the court. I am not a low level player. I am a player just as talented as any other import.

How confident are you that you may be back in Europe? Germany was always good to you? If Regionalliga became the only option would you do it again?

I am hopeful I get into a league that is respected this year. I will go with what ever the best opportunity is.

Your turning 31 this summer. Are you in your prime? What dream do you have as a professional player right now?

I feel I am still improving on the court my 3 is better my IQ and feel for the game has improved. My athleticism is still there I feel good. My goal is to play as long as I can because I am already living the dream.

Thanks Chris for the chat.