Cleveland Cavaliers: Top 10 NBA Draft picks in franchise history

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8. Andre Miller (PG) — No. 8 pick in 1999 NBA Draft

Career stats (with the Cavaliers): 245 GP, 14.5 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 8.2 APG, 1.3 STL, 0.3 BLK, 2.8 TOV, 45.2 FG%, 24.5 3P%, 81.2 FT%

Coming in at No. 8 on our list is one of the most underrated point guards in recent league history, Andre Miller.

The former Ute spent three seasons in Cleveland, averaging a sturdy 8.2 assists in that span. In his final campaign with the Cavs, Miler led the league in dimes at 10.9 per game, while also scoring 16.5 points a night. He also made the All-Rookie Team in 2000.

Miller enjoyed a 17-year career, one with ups and downs so intense they resembled your local youth fair’s most dangerous roller coaster.

At the age of 33, as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers, in a season in which he was averaging a meager 14.0 points a game, the floor general, seemingly out of nowhere, dropped a 52-spot on the Dallas Mavericks. He made just one three-pointer that contest, and seven free throws on his way to accomplishing the feat; that means, in true Andre Miller fashion, 42 of his points came from inside the arc, which is pretty astounding.

Looking for a more Cavs-related incredible showing out of Miller? Understandable — here’s him dropping 14 points, 22 assists and nine steals on Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers in 2001. Enjoy:

Though he’s not talked about much these days, Miller’s longevity and solid career with Cleveland earned him a spot on our ranking. Not to mention, he’s currently still No. 8 in Cavs history in assists, so we’re not exactly reaching by calling him one of the team’s best draft picks ever.

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