NBA Draft History: Top 30 Steals of the Lottery Era

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12. Paul Millsap, 2006 NBA Draft, No. 47 overall, Utah Jazz

It wasn’t until his third year when Millsap started catching the eyes of the NBA, but after he did, he kept them on him. He isn’t necessarily one of the popular big men in the league, but the two-time All-Star has proved that he is one of the best.

After spending his first seven seasons in Utah, Millsap signed with the Atlanta Hawks and is now the main reason why they had the best season in franchise history. Like all the other big men in the league, Millsap has adapted and developed the ability to shoot the three every now and then to keep the defender guessing.

Even though this past season hasn’t been his best statistically, he has had more impact for his team than ever before. For his career, Millsap is averaging 13.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game.

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