The NBA draft is full of talent and hope, but not every rookie can meet people's expectations. Throughout the NBA draft years, the 2000 draft is enough to compete for the name of the worst one in history. Even the best players of that year were only able to make it to the All-Star level.
Kenyon Martin, first-round pick, Nets
One of the "Three Musketeers of the Nets", two years in a row in the finals with the Nets, explosive style of play 💥, grumpy personality 😡
🏅1-time All-Star (2004), rookie season
Rookie season: 12.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.7 blocks
Career: 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.1 blocks
Stromile Swift, top pick, Grizzlies
🏅1-time CBA All-Star (2010)
Rookie season: 4.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.0 blocks
Career: 8.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 blocks
Darrius Miles, scout, Clipper
Known as "KG II", averaged 22.1 points, 12.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.4 steals and 7.2 blocks per game in his final year of high school 🐺
🏅 Rookie season
Rookie season: 9.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.5 blocks
Career: 10.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 blocks
Mike Miller 5th overall, Magic
Best Rookie, 3-point shooter, two-time champion ✌
🏅1 time Best Sixth Man (2006), Rookie Aces
Rookie season: 11.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 40.7% from 3-point range
Career: 10.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 40.7% from 3-point range
Jamal Crawford, 8th overall, Cavaliers
Superb scorer, flashy on the ball, flashy dribbler, "J. Crossover" 👀
🏅 3-time best sixth man (2010, 2014, 2016)
Rookie season: 4.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists
Career: 14.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists