NBA Draft Series. 2000 NBA Draft lottery a look back

NBA Draft Series.
2000 NBA Draft lottery a look back in Time.

The 2000 NBA draft is one of the worst in recent memory. Here is a short flashback.

1. Kenyon Martin- New Jersey Nets
Has never really been the dominant player most experts thought coming out of Cincinnati. Not a great rebounder for a power forward. New Jersey where right not to pay him max money and a sign and trade was organised with Denver. Turns out played his best ball for New Jersey and has been injury plagued since becoming a nugget. How many points did Jason Kidd get this guy? Solid Pick

2. Stromile Swift- Vancouver Grizzlies.
Drafted on athletic ability alone most thought swifts ‘upside’ was to good to ignore. Ignore should have been what Vancouver did draft day that year. Swift lack’s offensive ability and has questionable work ethic. Has given showcase to a very disappointing career so far. Back in Memphis after short stint with Houston. BUST

3. Darius Miles- LA Clippers
Seemed to be an inspired pick and the future of the clippers. Combined with fellow head banger Q Richardson. Where did it all go so badly? Traded to Cleveland where he was hoped to become a franchise player didn’t quite materialize. Then moving onto to Portland where he has continued to disappoint. BUST

4. Marcus Fizer- Chicago Bulls
More than one person has described Fizer as a head case. Which is extremely disappointing because seeing the guy in college, he could really play and had all the physical tools. Now playing in Europe on last report hopefully know where near Amsterdam. BUST

5. Mike Miller- Orlando Magic
Arguably the best pick in this lottery ‘goldmine’. Miller went on to ROY honours and has always been a solid pro. Teamed with T-Mac seemed to be the future in Orlando but was later traded to Memphis. Well regarded for his outside shooting and solid all round game Miller has been a solid player and pretty much played to the abilities given to him. Solid Pick

6. DerMarr Johnson- Atlanta Hawks.
Never really got to see this guy develop into the player he could have been due to a car accident almost causing paralysis in 2002. Has done a fantastic job to recover. Has floated around multiple teams and it currently on the Spurs roster playing with there affiliate team in the NBDL. BUST

7. Chris Mihm- Chicago Traded to Cleveland.
Mihm has shown glimpse’s of being a solid NBA centre but has never been consistent enough. Has since had stints with Boston and the Lakers seems to be injury prone and not Physical enough in the paint. Career backup. BUST

8. Jamal Crawford- Cleveland traded to Chicago.
Skinny but multi-talented combo guard who has developed into a solid pro and good clutch player. After 4 years in Chicago was traded to New York where he been solid. Hit the weights prior to this season and has been one of few bright spots on the Knicks roster so far. Solid Pick

9. Joel Przybilla – Houston traded to Milwaukee.
Defensive big man who struggled in his time with the Bucks. Was later traded to Atlanta where he played solid enough to sign a deal with Portland the following year. Never offensively minded good team player defends opposing centers very well. OK Pick


10. Keyon Dooling – Orlando traded to LA Clippers.
Another small shooting guard trying to play the point never really lived up to the hype. Has played for Miami and recently signed with the team that originally drafted him Orlando. Been in the league a long time and has never really done anything great but nothing particularly bad either. BUST

11. Jerome Moiso – Boston Celtics.
Athletic international who only really started to produce during his stint with the Hornets. Also played for the raptors, nets and cavs. Never lived up to his billing coming out of UCLA. Now playing for Spanish league team DKV Joventut. BUST

12. Etan Thomas – Dallas traded to Washington
Serviceable big man who leaves it all out on the floor. Very tough competitor. Never had brilliant numbers but always valued for toughness and positive influence in the locker room. Becoming just as well known for his poems. Recently coming back from open heart surgery. OK Pick


Good choices from this Draft.
16. Hedo Turkoglu- Sacramento Kings
17. Desmond Mason- Seattle Sonics
18. Quentin Richardson- LA Clippers
19. Jamaal Magloire – Charlotte Hornets
21. Morris Peterson- Toronto Raptors
37. Eddie House – Miami Heat

Best Player Taken.
43. Michael Redd- Milwaukee Bucks