2000 NBA re-draft: The way it should have been

The members of the 2000 draft class combined for a grand total of three All-Star appearances. It was bad.

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 27: Jamal Crawford #1 of the Chicago Bulls brings the ball upcourt during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on January 27, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 102-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

12 Feb 2002: Guard Michael Redd #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks plays defense during the NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Bucks 96-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. \ \ Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

27 Jan 2001: Kenyon Martin #6 of the New Jersey Nets looks onn during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Nets 113-101. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsport

10 Jan 2001: Hidaget Turkoglu #5 of the Sacramento Kings ties his shorts during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. The Kings defeated the Cavaliers 108-103. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck /Allsport

11 Dec 2000: Mike Miller #50 of the Orlando Magic moves with the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers defeated the Magic 92-80. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport

13 Nov 2000: Quentin Richardson #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers moves with the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. The Mavericks defeated the Clippers 90-76. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Jeff Gross /Allsport

31 Oct 2000: Morris Peterson #24 of the Toronto Raptors walks on the court during the game against the Detroit Pistons at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, Canada. The Pistons defeated the Raptors 104-95. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Robert Skeoch /Allsport

17 Jan 2001: Desmond Mason #24 of the Seattle SuperSonics watches from the sidelines during the game against the Phoenix Suns at the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Suns defeated the SuperSonics 89-80. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr. /Allsport

9 Dec 2001: This is a portrait of forward Jamaal Magloire #21 of the Charlotte Hornets, taken during the NBA game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers defeated the Hornets 89-78. Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge / Getty Images

8 Nov 2000: Keyon Dooling #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers guards his player during the game against the Utah Jazz at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Jazz defeated the Clippers 93-87. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Jeff Gross /Allsport

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 23: DeShawn Stevenson #2 of the Utah Jazz moves the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on January 23, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 93-82. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

DALLAS, UNITED STATES: Eduardo Najera of the Dallas Mavericks (L) drives the ball upcourt against the Indiana Pacers during first quarter action at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas, 02 November 2000. Najera, a rookie from Oklahoma University, is starting at forward for the Mavericks. AFP PHOTO/Paul BUCK (Photo credit should read PAUL BUCK/AFP/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 26: Etan Thomas #36 of the Washington Wizards grabs a rebound during the game against the Miami Heat at the MCI Center on December 26, 2003 in Washington, DC. The Heat won 92-84. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/ or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the gettyImages licence agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

2 Nov 2000: Darius Miles #21 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles the ball during the game against the Vancouver Grizzlies at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Grizzlies defeated the Clippers 99-91. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

WASHINGTON, : Vancouver Grizzlies Stromile Swift leaps for the basket during the 2001 NBA All-Star Game slam dunk contest 10 February 2001 at the MCI Center in Washington, DC. The NBA All Star game is 11 February 2001. AFP PHOTO Mario TAMA (Photo credit should read MARIO TAMA/AFP/Getty Images)

MIAMI, : Michael Redd of the Milwaukee Bucks' scrambles on his back as he tries to control a loose ball ahead of Eddie House of the Miami Heat during first half action of the Heat's last regular season home game at the American Airlines Arena 17 April 2001. AFP PHOTO/RHONA WISE (Photo credit should read RHONA WISE/AFP/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 3: Point guard Speedy Claxton #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the NBA game against the Washington Wizards at MCI Center in Washington, D.C. on November 3, 2001. The Wizards won 90-76. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Milwaukee Bucks' Joel Przybilla (R) dunks past New York Knicks' Marcus Camby (L) in the first quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York, 12 January, 2002. AFP PHOTO/Henny Ray ABRAMS (Photo credit should read HENNY RAY ABRAMS/AFP/Getty Images)

26 Oct 2001: Primoz Brezec of the Indiana Pacers stretches prior to the Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves preseason NBA game at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2001 NBAE. Mandatory Credit: David Sherman/NBAE/Getty Images. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 3: Marko Jaric #20 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives past Richard Hamilton #32 of the Detroit Pistons in the game at Staples Center on November 3, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 74-72 . NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

18 Oct 2000: Mark Madsen #35 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks as he shakes hands with a teammate during the Pre-Season Game against the Phoenix Suns at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. The Suns defeated the Lakers 86-78. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Jeff Gross /Allsport

19 Jan 2002: Brian Cardinal #35 of the Detroit Pistons waves a towel in celebration during the Pistons last second victory over the Boston Celtics at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Digital Image. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE. Mandatory Credit: Nick Hura/ NBAE/Getty Images.

CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES: Cleveland Cavaliers forward Chris Mihm (L) collides with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Joe Smith (R) during the first quarter 29 January 2002 at Gund Arena in Cleveland, OH. AFP Photo/David Maxwell (Photo credit should read DAVID MAXWELL/AFP/Getty Images)

15 Nov 2000: DerMarr Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks moves in to take a shot during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Hawks 84-74. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

Barcelona Regal's Pete Mickeal (L) vies with Caner Topaloglu (R) of Galatasaray during their Euro League group D basketball match at Abdi Ipekci sport hall in Istanbul, on November 17, 2011. AFP PHOTO / MUSTAFA OZER (Photo credit should read MUSTAFA OZER/AFP/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 14: Ime Udoka #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles against the Denver Nuggets during the game on January 14, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 97-71. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

16 Nov 2000: Marcus Fizer #21 of the Chicago Bulls walks down the court during the game against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Bulls 89-85. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

17 Jan 2001: Iakovos Tsakalidis #25 of the Phoenix Suns guards the ball during the game against the Seattle SuperSonics at the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Suns defeated the SuperSonics 89-80. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr. /Allsport

PHOENIX, UNITED STATES: Miami Heat's Malik Allen (R) shoots for two points over Phoenix Suns Amare Staudemire (L) during the first quarter, 02 December 2002, in Phoenix, AZ. AFP PHOTO/ROY DABNER (Photo credit should read ROY DABNER/AFP/Getty Images)

11 Dec 2000: Juan ''Pepe'' Sanchez #4 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on from the court during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Timberwolves defeated the 76ers 96-91. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport

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