What team initially drafted Mike Miller in 2000?

The Orlando Magic initially drafted Mike Miller in the 2000 NBA draft. Orlando selected the Florida swingman with the fifth overall pick, using a selection acquired from the Golden State Warriors.

Miller entered the draft after two seasons at the University of Florida and became the first player from that 2000 class chosen by the Magic. He made an immediate impact in Orlando, winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award for the 2000–01 season after averaging 11.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.

The word “initially” matters because draft-night rights and later team movement can cause confusion. Miller did not begin his NBA career with another franchise; Orlando selected him and he played his first professional seasons with the Magic. He later became known as one of the league’s premier perimeter shooters.

Miller’s career eventually included stops with the Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Denver Nuggets. He won two championships with Miami in 2012 and 2013, but his NBA story began with Orlando’s fifth pick in 2000.