Darius Miles joined the LA Clippers with great promise. As the 3rd overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, no high school player had ever been selected higher at the time. Soon before the likes of 1st overall picks Kwame Brown (2001) and LeBron James (2003) came straight out of high school, Miles was part of an increasing group of players to bypass college and head straight for the league.
He had such potential in the eyes of the Clippers and was one of the most highly sought after high schoolers we’ve seen. As a high-flying athlete, potent scorer and fierce shot blocker in a long, 6’9″ frame, Miles looked like someone who could help turn the franchise around.