Darius Miles

Biography

Darius Miles is a former professional basketball player born on October 9, 1981, in Belleville, Illinois. He was drafted third overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2000 and named First Team NBA All-Rookie in 2001, a feat for a prep-to-pro player. A standout small forward at East St. Louis High School and University of California, Los Angeles, Miles had his playing career nearly end due to knee injuries before returning with the Memphis Grizzlies.