THE STORY
In the 2003 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons selected Serbian center Darko Miličić with the second overall pick, bypassing future stars like Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. Miličić played limited minutes during his tenure with the Pistons, contributing to their 2004 NBA Championship victory. He was traded to the Orlando Magic in 2006 after averaging 1.6 points per game in under five minutes per game during his first season with Detroit. (si.com)
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WHY IT MATTERS
The Pistons' decision to draft Miličić over other future stars remains a widely discussed front office choice, often cited as one of the most notable draft missteps in NBA history.