Kings center Brad Miller has been suspended for the first five games of the 2008-09 season after violating terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program, the league announced Thursday.
"I want to apologize to my family, teammates, fans and entire Kings organization, " Miller said in a statement released by the team. "I made a mistake. It was an error in judgment and I'm very sorry. I regret it deeply. It's something I won't and can't take lightly. I hope to bounce back from this as a better person and I'm excited about the upcoming season."
Miller was coming off a much improved season in the 2007-08 season, averaging 13.4 points and 9.5 rebounds in 72 games played. He missed most of final weeks of the season with a stress fracture in his left leg and bone chips in his right elbow. In the 2006-07 season, Miller struggled through one of his worst campaigns with a left foot injury that led to conditioning and weight issues.
"I want to apologize to my family, teammates, fans and entire Kings organization, " Miller said in a statement released by the team. "I made a mistake. It was an error in judgment and I'm very sorry. I regret it deeply. It's something I won't and can't take lightly. I hope to bounce back from this as a better person and I'm excited about the upcoming season."
Miller was coming off a much improved season in the 2007-08 season, averaging 13.4 points and 9.5 rebounds in 72 games played. He missed most of final weeks of the season with a stress fracture in his left leg and bone chips in his right elbow. In the 2006-07 season, Miller struggled through one of his worst campaigns with a left foot injury that led to conditioning and weight issues.
