Darius Miles

Darius Miles is a former National Basketball Association player who was drafted in 2000 by the Los Angeles Clippers and ended his career with the Portland Trail Blazers six years later after sustaining a severe right knee injury.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Darius LaVar Miles
2. Born: October 9, 1981
3. Birthplace: Belleville, Illinois
4. Height: 6' 9"
5. Weight: 222 lbs
6. Position: Forward
7. High school: East Saint Louis High School
8. Draft year: 2000

Early Life

Darius LaVar Miles was born in Belleville, Illinois, on October 9, 1981. He attended East Saint Louis High School. In 2000, Miles decided to forgo college and declare himself eligible for the NBA draft. He was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the third pick in the draft.¹

Pro Career

In his first season with the Clippers, Miles appeared in 81 games and averaged 9.4 points. In 2002, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers and in 2004 was traded again, this time to the Portland Trail Blazers. In 2006, Miles suffered what would ultimately be a career-ending knee injury; he worked hard to overcome it but was eventually released by the Blazers.² Miles finished his career with averages of 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 27.7 minutes per game. ³

Darius Miles Timeline

• October 9, 1981: Born
• 2000: Drafted by Los Angeles Clippers
• 2002: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2004: Traded to Portland Trail Blazers

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