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for Sparks games. He previously served as an assistant coach for the men's basketball program at

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and

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. Along with his collegiate experience, he has served as an assistant coach in the

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, having been on former Lakers head coach

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's staff when Scott was the head coach of the

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. One of his signature slogans while breaking down a team is "Know Your Personnel", which he says when referencing a team being aware of its opponent's style of play.

Personal

Miller was born in

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. He graduated from Allen High School in 1981. Miller has two sons, David III and Mike and a daughter named Samantha. His son is an assistant basketball coach at

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. Miller holds a master's degree in Sports Administration that he obtained from

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References

External links

*http://www.mvpcamp.com/coach_dave_miller/
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