NEW YORK — The Charlotte Hornets selected Alabama wing Brandon Miller with the second pick in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday night. There was speculation leading up to the draft that the Hornets would possibly take G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson over Miller, but the organization drafted on team need and not necessarily best-prospect available.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Brandon Miller arrives prior to the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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. NEW YORK — The Charlotte Hornets selected Alabama wing Brandon Miller with the second pick in theon Thursday night.
The 6-foot-9 wing averaged 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 32.7 minutes over 37 games last season. His best game of the season came in an overtime win over South Carolina on Feb. 22 when he not only scored the winning bucket in OT, but he also made the play to send it into extra minutes, all while putting up an impressive 41 points .
brought criticism during Alabama's season and throughout the pre-draft process. It's something Miller had to address during meetings with NBA teams and the Hornets undoubtedly did their own background on the case internally.Miller is a prolific 3-point shooter and has great size and length to shoot over the defense. The Hornets shot only 33% from behind the arc this past season, the second worst in the NBA. Point guard LaMelo Ball dealt with injuries all season and averaged 23.
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