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Miles McBride

Guard · New York Knicks · 6'2", 195 lb · Born Sep 8, 2000 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Drafted 36th overall, 2021
2026 ChampionPoint-of-attack DWest VirginiaSixth man
NBANew York KnicksGuards
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In short

Miles 'Deuce' McBride is a point-of-attack defender and shooter for the 2026 NBA champion New York Knicks. A West Virginia product drafted 36th in 2021 and traded to New York on draft night, he grew into a key sixth man — only the third Mountaineer ever to win an NBA title, after Jerry West and Jerome Anderson. He hit 7 of 9 threes for 25 points in the closeout game of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceSat, Nov 14
vsOrlando MagicSwitch-heavy
Proj. points
11.9
range 9.2–14.6
Line 12
49%
to go over
Team win
61%
113–111
Poi 11.9 Lean underReb 2.4 Lean underAss 2.6 Lean overPRA 16.9 Lean under
Likely on himJalen Suggs· 84 Perimeter DStrong defender
10+ pts74%15+ pts15%

Model lines McBride at 11.9 pts (range 9.2–14.6) vs a 12 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (49%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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A tough two-way guard nicknamed 'Deuce' — a defense-first pest who shot the Knicks past Philadelphia.

An Ohio kid from an athletic family, McBride led Moeller to an undefeated title and starred at West Virginia before going 36th in 2021.

🏀 West Virginia36th, 2021 → NYK

Traded to New York on draft night, he grew into a point-of-attack defender and knockdown shooter off the bench.

🔒 On-ball DCatch-and-shoot

In the 2026 playoffs he hit 7 of 9 threes for 25 points to close out Philadelphia in the East semis.

25 · 7/9 from threeECSF closeout

He won the title as a key reserve — only the third West Virginia player ever to do so, after Jerry West.

🏆 2026 champion3rd WVU champ ever
— end of story —
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PPG
12
2025-26
RPG
2.4
per game
APG
2.6
per game
FG%
.423
.413 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

A tough, defense-first sixth man and knockdown shooter — the pest off the bench for a champion.

Miles James McBride, known as 'Deuce' since third grade, was born in Cincinnati and led Archbishop Moeller to an undefeated state title before starring at West Virginia. Drafted 36th in 2021 by Oklahoma City, he was traded to New York on draft night and developed into one of the league's better point-of-attack defenders and catch-and-shoot guards.

He became a key reserve on the 2026 champions — bringing toughness, defense, and high-percentage three-point shooting off the bench — and delivered a 25-point, 7-of-9-from-three closeout in the Eastern Conference semifinals. He's only the third West Virginia player to win an NBA title, after Jerry West and Jerome Anderson.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

McBride comes from an athletic family: his father Walt played basketball at Xavier, his mother Kim played tennis at Ohio State, and his older brother Trey plays professionally in Germany. A two-sport star at Archbishop Moeller — a basketball guard and a football quarterback — he led his high school to a 29-0 undefeated state championship.

His nickname 'Deuce,' worn since third grade, matches his No. 2 jersey. Coach Mike Brown has praised him as 'an extremely good on-ball defender, especially in the pick-and-roll,' and his combination of defensive tenacity and reliable outside shooting made him a trusted rotation piece on a title team despite missing 23 games to injury in 2025-26.

PERSONALITY

The person

A tough, tenacious two-way guard — a point-of-attack pest who knocks down threes off the bench.

On-ball defenderElite point-of-attack and pick-and-roll defense; a bulldog on the perimeter.
Catch-and-shootA high-percentage three-point shooter (41% in 2025-26).
ToughnessBrings energy and defensive intensity as a sixth man.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
3-and-D Guard · Pest
Temperament
Connector
Leadership
58/100
Scoring61
Playmaking54
Rebounding40
Perimeter D82
Rim protection21
Spacing74
Athleticism70
Clutch63
a point-of-attack defender and catch-and-shoot guard
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The two-way bench spark

McBride's value is a rare bench combination: he defends opposing lead guards at a high level and spaces the floor at 41% from three. That two-way profile — pressure the ball, then punish sagging defenses — is exactly what a champion wants from a reserve guard, and his 25-point closeout of Philadelphia showed the ceiling.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-264126.312.02.42.6.423.413

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

2026NBA champion — the third West Virginia player ever to win a title
Playoffs25 points on 7-of-9 threes to close out Philadelphia in the East semis
High schoolLed Archbishop Moeller to a 29-0 undefeated state championship

Hardware

1×
NBA Champion (2026)
1×
NBA Cup champion (2025)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

A two-way bench guard on a champion — point-of-attack defense and shooting off the pine.

A cost-controlled reserve, McBride gives New York on-ball defense and catch-and-shoot three-point shooting. His role fluctuates with health and matchups, but his two-way tenacity is a valuable bench asset for a title team.

Perimeter defenseExcellent
Three-point shootingReliable
ToughnessHigh
Shot creationLimited

Contract

Role
Sixth man two-way
Ring
2026 champion
Age
25 prime
Bottom line

A tough, two-way bench guard who defends and shoots — 'Deuce' shot the Knicks past Philadelphia and joined Jerry West as a West Virginia champion.

FAQ

Quick answers

Why is Miles McBride called 'Deuce'?

It's a nickname he's had since third grade, fittingly matching his No. 2 jersey.

What is Miles McBride known for?

Point-of-attack defense and catch-and-shoot three-point shooting as a sixth man; he hit 7 of 9 threes for 25 points to close out Philadelphia in the 2026 playoffs.

Where did Miles McBride go to college?

West Virginia; he's only the third Mountaineer to win an NBA title, after Jerry West and Jerome Anderson.