He played shooting guard and small forward for the National Basketball Association's Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets.

After being cut in December 1991 without playing a game for the Bucks, Phills had a stint with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the Continental Basketball Association before being signed by the Cavaliers and rejoining the NBA late in the 1991–92 season.

Phills was traveling behind teammate David Wesley at over 100 mph (160 km/h) when his Porsche spun and crossed into oncoming traffic.

[5] A police report said Phills and Wesley were driving "in an erratic, reckless, careless, negligent or aggressive manner.

Trey gained statewide recognition in North Carolina while playing for Charlotte Christian School.

After starting her college career at Wagner, Kerstie transferred and is currently a redshirt sophomore for Florida Gulf Coast University.

On November 1, 2014, the Charlotte Hornets retired Phills' jersey number a second time; it currently hangs from the rafters of the Spectrum Center.