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‘He’s in a position to have a huge influence’: Mills praised after Australia Day honour By Roy Ward Source:smh.com.au First he empowered his teammates, then he inspired the nation. Patty Mills led the Australian Boomers to the nation’s first Olympic medal in men’s basketball at the Tokyo Games with a record 42-point performance against Slovenia in the bronze-medal game.   Mills, 33, who is among a handful of sporting stars recognised with Australia Day honours for their achievements on the world stage, was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and praised for his ability to unite. He was honoured for significant service to basketball, to charitable initiatives and to the Indigenous community. “He’s done it in a way which has not been divisive,” basketball legend Andrew Gaze told The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. “That’s the thing that sticks out the most, and we live in a world right now ...