Darius Miles
Professional basketball player, NBA veteran

Born
October 9th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played in the NBA from 2000 to 2008. Drafted third overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2000. Played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Portland Trail Blazers during his career. Known for his athleticism and versatility as a forward. Retired due to injuries but made contributions to team dynamics throughout his career.
Drafted third overall in the 2000 NBA Draft
Played for the Los Angeles Clippers
Made significant contributions to the Cleveland Cavaliers
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