Oliver Miller was known as the "The Big O" for his 6-foot-9, 280-pound frame that ballooned to well over 300 pounds during his NBA career.

Phoenix Suns analyst Eddie Johnson posted on social media that former Suns big man Oliver Miller, nicknamed "The Big O," died Wednesday at 54.

The basketball world lost a true character and competitor on Wednesday. Oliver Miller, the larger-than-life center known for his sharp passing, and big personality, has passed away at the age of 54. The news sent shockwaves through the NBA community,