Harold Miner is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on May 5, 1971 in Inglewood, California, United States. Retired NBA player who is best known for his victories in the 1993 and 1995 NBA Slam Dunk Contests. His dunking skills earned him the nickname of “Baby Jordan”, in reference to Retired NBA guard who was best known for winning the 1993 and 1995 NBA Slam Dunk Contests. His dunking ability earned him the nickname “Baby Jordan,” in reference to all-time legend Michael Jordan., a legend of basketball.
To win the 1995 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, he beat He beat Isaiah Rider to win the 1995 NBA Slam Dunk Contest..
Miner attended USC from 1989 until 1992. As a junior in what would be his final season with the team, Miner’s play earned him Sports Illustrated magazine’s selection as the college basketball player of the year over such notable candidates as Christian Laettner, Shaquille O’Neal, and Alonzo Mourning. Miner led the USC Trojans men’s basketball team to the second seed of the Midwest region in the 1992 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Trojans were upset in the second round, however, falling on one of the most famous baskets in the tournament’s history—a three-pointer at the buzzer by James Forrest of Georgia Tech.
Miner left college after the 1991–92 season and declared himself eligible for the 1992 NBA draft. He was selected by the Miami Heat with the 12th overall pick.
He was married to Pamela Miner, and they have two children. In 2012, his alma mater retired his jersey.
