Patty Mills is famous as an accomplished Australian professional basketball player known for his achievements in both the NBA and international basketball.
Mills gained prominence after being selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2009 NBA draft and later became a key contributor for the San Antonio Spurs, helping them win the 2014 NBA championship[1][2]. Internationally, he is celebrated for leading the Australian Boomers to their first-ever Olympic medal, a bronze, at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where his performances earned him the nickname “FIBA Patty” and established him as the 5th highest scorer in Olympic basketball history[1][2][5].
Mills is also widely recognized for his three-point shooting, leadership qualities, and as a pioneering Indigenous Australian athlete, becoming the third Indigenous basketball player to represent Australia on the international stage[1][2]. His long NBA career spans multiple teams and has inspired a new generation of athletes in Australia and beyond[1][3][4].