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Darko Milicic is an intriguing story in the NBA, only because of time.
In the draft, Milicic was taken after LeBron James, and before the likes of Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, all marquee players in the NBA.
The pressure of being a No. 2 pick has to be hard as it is, but to be mentioned in the same sentence as some of the NBA's top players and not performing anywhere on that level has to amplify the pain and disappointment of one they call Darko.
Darko has been everywhere, from playing moderate minutes with the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies, to playing no minutes at all with the New York Knicks, and it didn't matter whether it was a losing or winning organization, Darko has watched more NBA games then he has played.
Darko has played one game as a Timberwolf, and already has done some very impressing things
Nearly tied a Wolves record in plus/minus numbers with +35 against the Oklahoma City. Kevin Garnett has the highest with +36.
Played ...
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Article written by Matthew Hayden
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