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| February 12, 2001 | McNeal, Stan | COPYRIGHT 2001 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Clippers rookie Darius Miles takes TSN on one of his frequent flights

When the Clippers made Darius Miles the third choice in the draft last June, it was the highest pick ever spent on a high school player--two spots higher than Kevin Garnett, 10 places ahead of Kobe Bryant. Miles, a 19-year-old forward, has jumped from East St. Louis (Illinois) High School to the NBA with ease--well, at least when it comes to his favorite shot, the dunk.

Baby steps

The first time: Miles remembers dunking when he was in fifth grade on an outdoor court at an elementary school in East St. Louis. About 5-10 at the time, Miles says he had been trying to dunk since he first touched the rim in third grade.

In a game: Junior high, seventh grade, with two hands.

In the pros: His first basket was a layup. His second was a fast-break dunk.

Frequent flyer

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