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LA’s draft history: Ranking every #3 overall pick

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2 Nov 2000: A closeup of Darius Miles #21 of the Los Angeles Clippers looking on during the game against the Vancouver Grizzlies at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Grizzlies defeated the Clippers 99-91. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
2 Nov 2000: A closeup of Darius Miles #21 of the Los Angeles Clippers looking on during the game against the Vancouver Grizzlies at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Grizzlies defeated the Clippers 99-91. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
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Darius Miles
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4. Darius Miles

LA Clippers stats: 9.4 ppg, 5.7 rpg

Darius Miles was oozing with potential.

After taking the high-flying small forward with the third overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, superstardom appeared to be in Miles’s future. But, despite prognosticators signing his praises and pointing to his endless array of sly and slick moves to the basket, Miles was never able to put it all together.

During his rookie season, Miles played with reckless abandon and endless energy. At times, he rewarded LA with boneheaded plays and wild turnovers. On other occasions, he was brilliant.

After averaging 9.4 points per game in his first year, massive leaps in his game were expected in year two. Nevertheless, he never improved as he averaged just 9.5 points per game. Unwilling to deal with vagarious play, LA shoved Miles out the backdoor. For the remainder of his career, Miles both dazzled and bemused his endless fans with his erratic decisions on the court.

Known as the ultimate tease, during his best season, which took place as a Portland Trail Blazer, Miles averaged just 14 points per game. While decent, he never quite reached the lofty heights that many bestowed upon him.