C. J. Miles

Calvin Andre " C. J. "Miles Jr. ( born March 18, 1987 in Dallas, Texas ) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association since 2012. Previously, he played for the Utah Jazz.

High School

Miles had a very successful high school career and was considered one of the greatest talents of the country. In his honor, took his high school jersey number 34 back. He is only the second player, which was bestowed this honor by Larry Johnson. He took part in the 2005 McDonald 's High School All- American Game and scored 13 points. When Michael Jordan Classic he came to 16 points.

NBA

When NBA Draft 2005 Miles was pulled in the second round of 34 of the Utah Jazz. A commitment to play for the College of the University of Texas, if he is not taken in the first round, he withdrew after the Jazz had guaranteed him a two- year contract. With the signing of the Treaty Miles became the youngest player in jazz history. Due to his young age, Miles was rarely used by Jazz coach Jerry Sloan and changed in the first three years of his career, often between the NBA Development League D -League and the Jazz team. After Gordan Giriček had left the Jazz, Miles became a permanent member of the rotation and started in all 72 games for Utah. His playing time doubled his points and also yield increased from an average of 5.0 points per game ( 2007/ 08) to 9.1 (2008/ 09). In the following season, Miles lost his starting place to Ronnie Brewer, however, remained an important player. On 16 March 2011 Miles scored 40 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves a career record. The season concluded with Miles from Karrierebestwerten in minutes, points, rebounds, steals and blocks.

Also 2011/2012 Miles played for the Jazz and was able to move with the Jazz in the playoffs. After his contract expired in the summer of 2012, Miles decided to leave the Jazz and signed a contract for 2 years with the Cleveland Cavaliers.