Using his athletic skills and basketball talents, he later landed acting and advisor roles in commercials, movies, and television.
In 1994, Miguel was appointed by Belize as goodwill ambassador to the United States, and the government named him its film commissioner in 2008.
Miguel averaged 23.1 points and 10.0 rebounds and was named to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) 4A first-team.
[5][7] Miguel earned All-Pac-10 honors and was also named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year while helping lead the Bruins to the 1985 National Invitation Tournament championship.
[8][9] After the guard was cut by the Nets in training camp, he joined the La Crosse Catbirds, a new team in the CBA.
[5][9] After receiving invitations to training camp from multiple NBA teams in 1986–87, Miguel settled on the Nets' two-year contract offer over the Los Angeles Lakers' one-year deal.
[a] However, Miguel broke a bone in his left heel during the final week of camp, and he was released by New Jersey after being paid the one guaranteed year from his contract.
[8] In late 1987, Miguel had a small role in a commercial for Reebok, and others followed, including spots for Converse, Nike and Pepsi.
[11] Additionally, he has served as a basketball technical advisor on movies including Space Jam, Elizabethtown, and Rebound: The Legend of Earl "The Goat" Manigault, as well as an adviser for Nike commercials.
The company has worked with individuals such as athletes Jordan, LeBron James, and Shaquille O'Neal as well as musician Snoop Dogg and director Philip Atwell.