as of 2011, miner had settled in las vegas, nevada, and was married with two children. he said that he had invested wisely the money he had earned in salary and endorsements during his playing career, allowing him to remain a stay-at-home father, rather than needing to seek employment. over most of the time since his retirement from basketball, he had been disinclined to give interviews or make public appearances, instead remaining private and largely inaccessible. in 2010, however, he agreed to an interview in which he indicated a desire to begin reconnecting with the university of southern california and with some of his acquaintances from his playing days.