Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Harold Miner:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Harold David Miner
  • Nickname: Baby Jordan
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: May 5, 1971
  • Hometown: Inglewood, California, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m)
  • Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Wore #4 with the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • High School: Inglewood High School (Inglewood, California)
  • College: University of Southern California (USC) (1989–1992)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 12th overall in the 1st round of the 1992 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat
  • Teams Played For:
    • Miami Heat (1992–1995)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (1995–1996)
  • Championship Rings: 0
  • Kids: Kami Miner
  • Siblings: Unknown

Player Archetype / Play Style

Harold Miner was an explosive scoring guard whose archetype centered on athletic shot creation and high-end finishing, the kind of player built to generate points in bursts rather than quietly blend into the background. Defensively, he filled a standard backcourt role and relied more on quickness, competitiveness, and effort than on disruptive size or long-range versatility. Offensively, Miner was at his best as an aggressive scorer who attacked off the dribble, elevated through traffic, and could energize a game with his leaping ability and confident jumper, which matched the “Baby Jordan” reputation he carried from college into the pros. At 6’5″ and 210 pounds, he had strong wing size for a guard, a powerful build, and standout vertical explosiveness that made him especially dangerous in transition and above the rim. His overall play style was forceful and highlight-driven: he played with swagger, hunted scoring chances, and leaned on athleticism, elevation, and attacking instinct to pressure defenses.

Fun Facts

Harold Miner had one of the most original free-throw routines I’ve seen out of any basketball player. He looped the basketball around his body, then between his legs before shooting a free throw.

Sources:
basketball-reference.com — https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/minerha01.html
basketball.realgm.com — https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Harold-Miner/Summary/1421
socalbasketballhof.com — https://socalbasketballhof.com/harold-miner/
thedraftreview.com — https://www.thedraftreview.com/nba-players/1992-nba-draft/harold-miner