Miles McBride

Miles McBride is a professional NBA guard for the New York Knicks. A two-sport athlete at Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, McBride played both basketball and football as a quarterback before focusing on basketball. At West Virginia University, he earned Big 12 All-Freshman Team and Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team honors as a freshman, then averaged 15.9 points and 4.8 assists per game as a sophomore to earn Second Team All-Big 12 honors. In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, McBride scored 30 points, collected six rebounds, and recorded six assists in a win over Morehead State, establishing himself as an NBA prospect.

McBride was selected with the 36th overall pick in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder and was traded to the Knicks on draft night. He has contributed significantly to the Knicks, including a standout performance starting in place of an injured teammate, where he scored 29 points, made six three-pointers, and played 47 minutes in a win over the Golden State Warriors. The Knicks signed him to a contract extension in recognition of his development. McBride has overcome adversity, including a core muscle injury that required surgery and limited his playing time, but he returned to play a key role off the bench, highlighted by a 21-point performance in the season finale.

McBride became an NBA Champion when the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. He played in New York's 94-90 victory to secure the team's first championship since 1973, appearing in every playoff game that postseason and averaging 5.6 points and 1.2 assists in 17.6 minutes per game. For the season, McBride averaged 12 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game while shooting 41 percent from three-point range. He also contributed to the Knicks' NBA Cup championship, further establishing his winning presence. During his tenure with the Knicks, McBride has ranked among the franchise's all-time leaders in several statistical categories, reflecting his consistent impact on the team.

Off the court, McBride has shown a commitment to community and personal growth. He authored the children's book, "Deuce: The Champion of Friendship," which explores themes of empathy, inclusion, and teamwork. The story follows Deuce and his best friend Lily as they meet Ravi, a new student, and participate in a basketball tournament. McBride's work as an author and his contributions as a basketball player highlight his dedication to both his sport and his community.