ULTIMATE BUST Series: Episode 3- Darko Milicic Picked Over 3 Hall Of Famers? Stunted Growth

[@stuntedgrowth]

Which player Drafted after Darko would've fit best with the Pistons at the time?

[@greed8756]

Carmelo. Dumars should not have done melo like that I can see what you’re saying about Melo he wouldn’t have became Denver Melo

[@ianosaurus27]

@@greed8756 6:21

[@BajekBrownPodcast]

CARMELO ANTHONY, this draft had one my fav players who end up being bust due to injury. T.J.Ford. great video

[@Myman989]

Dwayne wade

[@boozywoozy73]

Chris Bosh

[@ch.illmatic]

Sheed was traded to Detroit in the middle of the 04 season, I doubt they were thinking of who was gonna replaced him when they drafted Darko

[@elliemyers6435]

Yeah, exactly. In the Summer of 2003, when the draft was, the Pistons did not yet have Rasheed Wallace. As you pointed out, they traded for him midway through the 2003-2004 season, so they definitely weren't thinking of his successor, considering he wasn't even on the team at that point

[@mistermann3225]

Hey JC, you mentioned that Darko was a farmer now. There's actually an ESPN article about Darko and his farm. His farm is huge and has thousands of Acres. It makes him millions of dollars. So even though he wasn't a success in the NBA he was a huge success in life and is rich even today just off his farm...

[@CTRL_ADS]

I’ve been waiting on this one man💯💯💯

[@FeelnLikeIDoEveryDay]

Darko had potential and he for real for real got stunted. Surprised the Pistons didn't trade the pick back to Memphis for another future pick. He'd have been better off starting his career there like Pau. Too bad. Got that bag though.

[@BajekBrownPodcast]

Didn't Pistons and Memphis trade Darko for Kwame brown

[@mikeybarboza3086]

Why would they have trade that pick back when the 03 draft was prob the best top of any draft in history. The Pistons didn't know wtf they were doing...

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

Sounds a lot like Kwame who didn't get any opportunity in Washington.

[@ch.illmatic]

Darko's growth was def stunted by Larry Brown and his hatred for young players tbh. Darko I think could've been very serviceable had he been traded to a bad team, his game was a prototype Jokic with more athleticism and defensive abilities

[@MichaelLee-pl4sh]

That’s a good thought for sure. Trade the pick and get a veteran

[@morty215fightclubbringyour7]

Carmelo Anthony career would of ended differently he would have had a championship ring maybe two he possibly a young Carmelo Anthony could have helped Detroit beat the San Antonio Spurs in that pivotal game 7 like what was Detroit thinking

[@TTJJCC]

I think Bosh would have been a better fit but Melo would have been the perfect 6th man his first couple seasons before taking over for Tayshaun permanently.

[@alturrick]

Clearly, the Pistons had the luxury to draft the best player available and overthought this pick. Melo' would've extended the careers and run of the Pistons, providing much needed offense to a defensive relant team.

[@mistermann3225]

@@TTJJCC I agree with your take...

[@mentok3027]

They didn't have Sheed yet when they drafted Darko. He came in a trade early in the 03-04 season.

[@mentok3027]

@#LoSLakersFan 28 I think you're right. It was weird cause it was a multi-team deal. He ended up playing 1 game for ATL and putting up 20 LOL. As a Celtics fan I remember Ainge helping facilitate it somehow. It was a lot if moving parts that's for sure.

[@escobar410baltimore8]

They didn’t have Sheed

[@tomplatz7494]

Im pretty sure they drafted Darko first and then got Sheed,...so....

[@TataShvaler]

@@mentok3027 You're correct. Atlanta were willing to trade Sheed before they lose him for nothing. Their only demand were expirings and one First round pick. Detroit had one player that had an extra year (I think it was Chucky Atkins) so they had to find a third team to get Sheed. That's why Boston got involved. They took on Atkins' extra year to get a sweetener from Detroit (2004 pick that turned out to be Tony Allen) and send an expiring to Atlanta (Henderson?). Oh and yes, the Pistons drafted Milicic before that trade.

[@mentok3027]

@@TataShvaler and then the Celtics ignored/lowballed Tony Allen when he went into free agency and lost him to Memphis.....BRILLIANT!

[@rellenomics101]

Mello would've had a ring in his first season 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@tHEdAVEbABY]

Agreed!

[@jr9655]

If they would have drafted Melo, the pistons wouls not have traded for sheed later in the season. They needed more scoring than what big ben and elden Campbell were providing as the start frontcourt

[@xDreMack]

@@jr9655 Idk the Pistons wanted Sheed when he was still in Portland and Larry Brown never really liked playing rookies so it could've still happened.

[@elliemyers6435]

@@xDreMack This is the million dollar question. If the Pistons draft Melo, do they still trade for Sheed? I think they probably do, but w/Melo (assuming Larry Brown plays him, which is a HUGE assumption) the Pistons don't have as much trouble scoring, so maybe they feel like they don't need Sheed? It's all so interesting to think about now, especially since getting Sheed is what put the Pistons over the top

[@philipfarnan4188]

He got a ring, he got paid and a chance to take care of his family. Basketball took care of him.

[@Boss3Nate]

Man I really wish Melo would've been a Piston like he should've been!

[@nekomekoplays]

If Melo became a Piston, his growth might have been stunted under Larry Brown.

[@Boss3Nate]

@@nekomekoplays or he would've won championships and learned from vets how to win and how to prepare

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoodvue]

Ginobli is South American. But Melo would’ve understood how to play in a system with the Pistons, he only became the player we know him for because he was assigned as the best player ever since his rookie season.

[@vittiriowashington8623]

Jarvis Hayes, that being said, run dat 2002 UGA squad stunted growth.. Respect

[@Princinnati]

I'm just trying to get a Milicic(mill a check), Darko... - Big Sean

[@joshuaflores269]

A lot of people don’t know what song that’s on lol. Finally famous mixtape was slept on

[@Princinnati]

@@joshuaflores269 they slept on that freestyle for sure

[@TH-rn4rf]

*Ballin till I get a Milicic, Darko... lemonade 🍋

[@chrisisslick]

@@Princinnati" I just give em line after line after line after line...barcode!"

[@Crashout107]

3 stunt growth for darko ....... 1#Carmelo.....2#wade.......3#bosh........

[@aaronhutchinson885]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Crashout107]

Facts 😂😂😂😂

[@MrWright2]

Great content as always bro. Got a few options for you: Kerry Kittles, Stephen Jackson, Cuttino Mobley. Music wise, smooth da hustla, canibus, and Pharaoh monch.

[@dc3470]

wonderful analysis on the pistons should not have drafted carmelo instead. in retrospect, bosh would have been the better selection, as u said. i think milicic could have at least had a career comparable to kwame brown (maybe a 9 or 10 yr career). he was drafted too early but i think he was out of the league too soon. he could have been a journeyman backing up starting power forwards and centers. i've seen it too many times. not sure if there was some blackballing goin on or not

[@taharqa332]

It’s because the league has been looking for the next Larry Bird for a long time. Luka Doncic is as close as they’ve gotten.

[@MrKwillis87]

I honestly think those top draft picks(Wade, Melo, Bosh, etc.) had agents that informed the Pistons not to pick them.

[@teehud313]

Everyone in Detroit still wonders why Dumars selected Darco.

[@johntheprofessional5039]

He’s the biggest bust since Joe Kleine, who was selected ahead of Chris Mullin and Karl Malone in 1985.

[@mentok3027]

Kleine was a stiff, but Mullin being an alcoholic and Malone having a child with a 12yr old could have caused them to slip in the 85 draft.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

@Antisocial Club Bennett came after Darko!

[@buzzerbeater3350]

@Antisocial Club I think he means the time frame BETWEEN Kliene and Milicic. In other words, up to the point when Milicic was drafted.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

@Antisocial Club Brown and Olowokandi we definitely busts but had long careers. My correction was geared toward Bennett.

[@johntheprofessional5039]

At least Olowokandi averaged 17 points, 11 rebounds during the last 20 games of the season 2001 - 02 season. Kleine, Bennett and Darko never had a stretch like that.

[@7milejulio]

Fam you bugging. Melo could've had the 2nd unit green light. He and the Pistons could've had a dynasty together.

[@morty215fightclubbringyour7]

Facts 🤣 Carmelo Anthony could have helped him get that second ring in that pivotal game seven with his nice mid-range shooting and his deep ball

[@7milejulio]

@@morty215fightclubbringyour7 with him on that team we are looking at 3-5 titles over a 7 year period. They could've moved off guys early enough to get value. We would've had an answer for Le Bron when he started being a contender and we would've had a better chance of beating SA on a more consistent basis. And Melo would've had a more legendary career.

[@morty215fightclubbringyour7]

@@7milejulio I'm say 3 because 5 is pushing it

[@7milejulio]

@@morty215fightclubbringyour7 maybe over 10 years. But consider they almost had 2. Then consider the impact of a top offensive star added to the group. It would've been them competing with SA every year. But you're right maybe 4 though. They would've dominated that whole decade with Melo.

[@bobbysmoove4796]

Him being in the second unit wouldn’t have sat right with him at all. After coming an incredible college season I’m pretty sure he wouldn’t be happy coming off the bench

[@paullew4853]

Mello sits bench and they win a ring with him on the second unit IMO. But he still makes the Olympic squad and reinforces Larry Brown is who he is, and that Detroit team breaks up quicker.

[@MannyMensah94]

What a career... at least he got a ring.

[@stampscapes]

Great video and points.

[@aaronhutchinson885]

This completely changed Melo legacy, Melo wouldn't have had the iso game he did in denver. Drafting melo would've been similar to what we see now in Boston when they drafted Brown/Tatum team ready to win, now that window gets extended, we almost saw this with the Celts in the 80s when they drafted Bias, almost certainly this extends their run and ability to win chips..SN what kind of drills was that with the ladder..smh. appreciate this one..

[@kwame3819]

He was a third string center behind ben wallance, okur and mcdyess.

[@rellenomics101]

Imagine Bron on Cleveland and Mello in Detroit! Man f*** The pistons for this.....Salute to the city of Detroit tho!

[@ianosaurus27]

6:21

[@jr9655]

Okay, I agree that Darko was a mistake, but drafting him lead to the pistons winning the title. You actually made a mistake in your commentary. I am a longtime pistons fan and sheed was not on the team when he was drafted. Sheed came much later in that season during the February trade deadline. The reason for trading for Sheed is because the Pistons were struggling with the starting frontcourt of big ben and elden campbell. They needed the added scoring and traded for sheed which opened up the floor for everyone else. Darko was drafted in June of '03, Sheed was acquired in Feb of '04.

[@elliemyers6435]

Yep. Dead on correct.

[@MichaelLee-pl4sh]

Excellent review

[@timomeara508]

Your videos are fantastic.

[@Chitango76th]

Love your Vids....How about one on Gelo Ball???

[@shujaamwenyemaarifa6821]

I see the Melo situation differently. Detroit was a veteran franchise that would have shaped Melo as a opposed to having him JUST get buckets. Melo had shown at Syracuse that he could be a willing passer, but I think playing with a championship ready team would have brought more of that team oriented play out of him. When he got to the Nuggets he did exactly what they needed him to do, which was score, and I think that's what put him in the head space of "score and score often" mindset.

[@aaronprince5737]

Who's next? Andrea Bargiani?

[@Kmasetv]

Melo had his best yr of his career playing with Chauncey. I really think he would’ve learned how to win playing with them and extended the dynasty when they got older. 6th man as a rookie come in and fill it up. Next yr a 2 or be focal point.

[@heartbreakkid2]

Top 10 bust of all 🕙

[@jaygo8917]

Melo had success with billups with denver

[@sparksup327]

Should do one on Marcus Haislip. Dude had dumb hops

[@blaxson10]

They literally did no scouting on this guy. They by chance saw him working out in a gym one day and decided to draft him. Like what!?!?

[@christophermiller6835]

Joe D just drafted him off of word of mouth...he never seen him play 1 game before then...he never even heard of him until it was almost draft time.

[@Dtown1996]

Could’ve had 1 of 3 hall of famers and the Pistons draft a Backstreet Boy smh

[@RandyBaker87]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@adgee5401]

Gonna be 4 hall of fame players in those first 5 picks. Imagine being the team that gets it wrong.

[@Myman989]

The Detroit pistons messed up this draft pick it,s still insane because the pistons still won 2004 nba finals. And pistons and joe Dumars were impressed about darko workout. But it failed.

[@blazeforprez]

Chauncey played great with melo in Denver

[@mistermann3225]

Exactly.

[@blazeforprez]

@@mistermann3225 people forget they pushed lakers to limit that denver team was deadly

[@mistermann3225]

@@blazeforprez That Nuggets team went to the conference finals if I remember correctly. J.C. didn't do a great job researching this one. Didnt like his Melo take, and Sheed came after Darko. Darko being crappy forced the Pistons to get Sheed.

[@jeffreyzeigler2273]

I watched Darko playing in Orlando and he was decent i felt if he got more minutes he would and could have averaged a double double

[@michaelwhitten6900]

I like your take about taking Bosh instead

[@benjaminallen3117]

In from Detroit I remember watching that draft like it was yesterday i not with everybody else i think if the pistons would of drafted melo they wouldn't have won the 04 championship but they could have traded it somewhere for future picks or a couple role players because they had a team that didn't have time to develop a rookie and Larry brown didn't like young players

[@texasred_2140]

Melo should have at least 3 rings 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@teehud313]

Coach Larry Brown was the biggest stunt of his career.

[@RandyBaker87]

I don't care if I'm first or last on the comments. I just wanna know why Darko stunk in the NBA, too.

[@aisosaobano7038]

Still crazy to think the 1st 4th and 5th pick of that draft played together during or at the later stages of their prime. Honestly though if they took bosh who knows what would have happened.

[@stuntedgrowth]

I'd say those 3 played right in the midst of their prime. Even Dwade. His body was never going to last, but Bosh and Lebron were primed. That's still one of the most unfortunate things to happen to my basketball fandom. I hated seeing them join up like that. It ruined the entire East, there were no more classic duels between Wade and Bron(in their prime) and made Bosh's superstar potential vanish. He was the first AD! Then every other superstar followed suit and you have what you see today. Couldn't rock with either of em ever since. Had the Pistons taken Bosh, they would've won 3 straight.

[@aisosaobano7038]

@@stuntedgrowth Agreed, those duels were really something to watch back then. Now you barely see something replicating them. Really miss those types of matchups. And yeah bosh definitely would have gotten them more championships. His play style would fit well with the core they had. Along with upping their scoring and open shots. It’s scary and crazy to think how close it would have been to happening.

[@elliemyers6435]

@@stuntedgrowth True, those regular season 'Bron and Wade Duels were cool...they never played in the playoffs though, so they never had many duels that really meant anything. It would've been interesting to see them all stay put (Miami was a complete shitshow before the big 3....their 2008-2010 rosters were just bad), the Raptors had only been to the playoffs once w/Bosh....would've been interesting to see if they could've built better teams around him post 2010, and that version of the Cavs struggled putting the right pieces around Lebron...would they have gotten it right post 2010? Who knows. Quite an interesting "What if"

[@2Thessalonians1_7]

Melo would’ve kept the Pistons from winning a chip? That’s BS. They weren’t gonna start him and/or give him major minutes. He’s a rookie on an established, playoff/Finals ready team! He could’ve been a forward version of Vinnie Johnson, giving them 10 points off the bench, with vets Lindsey Hunter and Corliss Williamson.

[@alturrick]

He would've started.

[@bjnt922]

Honestly I don’t think it would matter who Detroit took at 2. They would have been glued to the bench as long as Larry Brown was coach because he doesn’t prefer to play rookies or younger players in general unless he has no other choice.

[@h0llyw00dhoward7]

Funny thing is he won a ring before LeBron, Wade and Bosh. Carmelo don't even have a ring. If Carmelo could win a ring even off the bench the 2003 draft will be the undisputed unanimous best draft class of all time.

[@jocmonroe4290]

Great vid can you do one on mike James from the raptors back in the day

[@darryldennis3487]

As a Pistons fan looking back, they already had a championship squad. Darko was supposed to be their future. Like a they used to do with rookie qbs, let him watch and learn. They had Tayshawn who played his role to a tee. But damn hindsight is 20/20, Melo might be an entirely different player had been coached to fit into that type of team environment

[@shootermcgavin2852]

Damn you found the 3 blocks Darko had 😂

[@djb2x751]

Andrea Barigani should be featured, R1 P1 2006

[@RobertDGordon]

This is really Joe Dumars fault. Picking Darko 2nd overall in that draft will never make sense in any universe. They thought he was the next Dirk 😂🥲😂 If Dumars made the sensible move, the Pistons would have been a legit dynasty with Melo, or Wade...

[@Ohh_Really]

Whaddup Doh, 313 in da building, we wish we had D.Wade in hind sight, Pistons Iverson didn't fill Mr.BigShot's shoes. We already had a STRONG backup fo Sheed by name of Mehmet Okur! who ended solidifying Utah with Andrei Kirilenko. Rodney Stuckey to Brandon Jennings, to #7 pick this past Draft, (pg)Killlian Hayes, we still never replaced Chauncey with a SOLID point guard and its almost 20yrs later and Wade retired😪 and Reggie Jackson can't even get playing time in LA!oh our point guards😭

[@controversialmann5345]

Darko never wanted to be a ball player thats the thing.

[@showtimesportsmedia6906]

Bro I gotta disagree with the melo fit with the pistons. I mean Chauncey worked well with Him in Denver when he got traded & was the leader & vet he needed to have his most playoff success. Not to mention, Larry Brown was notoriously hard on rookies and young guys so melo would’ve came off the bench.

[@jsn23nc]

Detroit should have to Melo. Melo played great with Chauncey in Denver

[@Joshua-uw7wm]

IDK being a kickboxer/farmer is pretty freaking awesome

[@flygenyus2186]

I tell people all the time, had Detroit drafted Melo, they wouldn’t be able to get Sheed in that hawks trade. Them going to the finals probably would’ve never happened & Darko’s career still would’ve failed no matter where he went

[@fdjba53]

2:33 Vancouver Grizzlies, salute from Canada!

[@larrellhill1386]

I have to disagree on that Carmelo would of have piston possibly 2 championships. Remember he played with Billups in Denver when their team was top notch. Pistons needed that go to scorer that can get his own shot when teams collapsed on Rip Hamilton. They could of been pretty unstoppable especially in the Eastern Conference with Larry Brown at the helm nothing but discipline.

[@elliemyers6435]

This is a very good point. Melo had truly great years in Denver w/Chauncey. No reason he couldn't have also had those in detroit.

[@gamerrr50]

They still had Bosh on the board tho. Yeah Melo was up there but they still could got Bosh if they needed a big man

[@diamondmobley3630]

The pistons always drop the ball smh!

[@uasakura]

Honestly, to this day, i still think piston did darko dirty.... he probably would have been a decent player, not a str, but like andrew boget level player

[@meharinationsportspodcast2582]

I kind of disagree with the Melo assessment. If the Pistons drafted Melo, the organization could have traded Prince to another team considering how much upside he had for his size, length and defensive ability. Melo would have to learn and adjust his game as a rookie to the team's strength. If Detroit didn't want Melo, then draft Chris Bosh. That's just my opinion.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

They could've made Prince the 6th Man. But Melo and Larry Brown wouldn't have gotten along.

[@loonertic7337]

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[@derrickscott9469]

If veteran led win-now teams somehow end up with a high draft pick, they'd be better off trading it than spending on a raw project like Darko. They're not even going to have the patience or focus to develop the raw talent to reach it's potential and contribute to winning. It's a lose-lose situation.

[@themessengerkenswift707]

I remember watching that draft and was thinking like "WTF!?" How do you just pass up on Carmelo Anthony with the 2nd pick when he clearly was the best player in College Basketball? 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@adgee5401]

This one hurts because it’s the hometown team. Dettrooooiiiittttttt Basketballllllllll

[@malachihall4628]

Da Jersey rip in Memphis was legit tho

[@SHOWSTOPPA79]

Chris Bosh would’ve fit perfectly and we could’ve gotten at least another championship

[@andrebryant5081]

He would have also stop the Cavs from making the 07 Finals since they couldn't score in the ECF.

[@themessengerkenswift707]

How would Melo hinder Billups? They ended up playing together in Denver and went all the way to the Conference Finals.

[@nathanlibero1899]

He's the best player in hall of fame

[@006ahenry]

A few videos back I said there was no such thing as a bust, if said guy made it to the NBA. I take that statement back....

[@AS-xl9gb]

You were right the first time. I don’t degrade no man unless I can do better. A lot of these organizations ruin players

[@shootermcgavin2852]

I’m from Detroit so that draft still burns 😩 my soul even though when won the finals 😎

[@skeez15]

Joe Dumars (Do-MARS)......😂. No relation to Tony Dumas..😂😂😂. I’m just clowning. Great job as always.

[@tosczen9445]

Detroit should have absolutely drafted Carmelo. Their defense was top tier but they could have used more offense. Chauncey Billups had to work to hard being the point guard and the go to guy when the bucket was needed. Carmelo could have spelled him at both. 3-4 chips easy that team with Melo

[@evanjordan5075]

Bosh would've been the perfect fit but with Bosh there then the Pistons don't trade for Rasheed Wallace since he was traded for during the 2003-2004 season. Also, I think Detroit should've tried to trade Milicic to a young team for some pieces to fill the roster. Detroit didn't need that high of a pick even though they received it in the Otis Thorpe Trade from back in 1997.

[@kantstoplaughing]

You and @flemloraps need to make a video together

[@TheBobbyBlack_615]

Draft a so called bust.. then win the chip.. strange times

[@bigfella9745]

Me being a huge piston fan I was going to say do this one but you beat me to it but we think David Stern made Joe D draft him.

[@stevendobbs3568]

Though def not an ultimate bust because of his mid too latter career, but the fact that he was drafted before MJ (not that anyone could be blamed for taking him at the time) your take on a story on bowie would be interesting...maybe more of a what if

[@rodriguezvictor349]

Do a video on Mizzous Ricardo Ratliff

[@timtresch4848]

I dont agree about melo in detroit, larry brown wasn't known for giving rookie players entitlement mins he would have made Melo earn every min of playing time, i can totally see Melo playing 15-20 mins off the bench for Detroit in 04'.

[@mackencycalecaballero7412]

Chris Bosh talent will fit in that Pistons team..

[@chrisrodriguez1084]

If I was the Pistons I might have taken him over Melo also. Either that or I would have prepared to part ways with coach Larry Brown becuz there is just no way those two would have gotten along.

[@arthursummers1981]

Harry Giles plz

[@BrandanTheBroker]

It's weird because yeah he's a bust but he had a ring before anyone in his draft class but didn't do much of anything but he got one before Bron and Melo still don't have one 🤦🏾‍♂️ what a conundrum

[@clydeweems4597]

@stunned growth do a video on Courtney Alexander 💯

[@baldridgeroy]

The Pistons team was built to "Win Now." Also they had no role on that team for him. Okur and Mcdyess were the offense and Wallace was the D at the 5 spot. He was pure 5 too, so you couldn't really have him play the 4.

[@TataShvaler]

Actually, Darko had 3p range coming to the NBA but Larry Brown totally misjudged his potential. And the PF position wasn't the same back than as it is today. So he could have easily been a good PF.

[@Pesomcfly]

Sheed wasn't with the team when Darko was drafted him not being good led 2 the Sheed trade

[@jknumber5138]

Cavs still lose James to Miami. Detroit still won that year(2004). 2010 Cavs still have 1 ring just like the 2000 Pistons. Bad draft choice tho. Detroit should've rolled with Bosh that year!

[@kwabenaadjapong7876]

Hey, How about a stunt growth on Antawn Jamison??. LOVE your videos!!! shot outs to you bro! Keep gettiing iiiiiitt! Great video btw @Stunted Growth

[@branislavlukic3919]

I'm Serbian, and this clip is quite wrong about Darko, because I know his story. His biggest stunt was himself, he had limitless potential, he could have been great shot blocker, good passer, he could have been good shooter. The moment he came into the league, they immediately wanted him to change his game, just to play with his back to the basket, but just that wasn't his game. Then his playing time was too small. Even when they played him, there were no plays called for him. So he went partying, drinking, not trying at all to improve. He was just impatient

[@AS-xl9gb]

It’s easy criticize when you’ve never gotten close to playing in the NBA. NBA teams can be brutal to players. They should get more blame for ruining a lot players career

[@AndreaBaixinho]

I don't know but I feel like the teams Darko played for weren't really believing in him, when they saw that he didn't develop rapidly they just gave up on him

[@buzzerbeater3350]

@#LoSLakersFan 28 You are absolutely right. Here is a link to an SB Nation article with Darko explaining the difference between Euroleague and NBA player development. www.sbnation.com/nba/2016/3/24/11299762/darko-milicic-blames-youuth-cruel-nba-system-for-his-bad-career

[@ralphnorth3432]

Darko wants to be like kukoc but brown wants him to be a traditional big

[@dejuanoram5211]

You gotta do joe Alexander