Grading Brandon Miller's rookie year in Charlotte.
Expectations for the number two overall pick in 2023 were modest at best. Brandon Miller was billed as a pro-ready prospect, but the flak the Hornets received for choosing Miller over Scoot Henderson tempered the excitement most fans had for Miller. It didn't take long for him to prove them wrong.
Miller won three straight Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month awards, finished third in Rookie of the Year voting, and was named to the All-Rookie first team earlier this week. Those that applauded Miller's selection on draft night were validated. Those that disgraced it have egg on their face.Miller proved himself as a viable first option on offense within three months of his NBA career.
This may be cheating, but my first thought goes to his Las Vegas Summer League performance. Turnovers and fouls plagued Miller and his haters had ammo all summer to criticize his performance.Miller is the highest drafted player since at least 2017 with 6 fouls & 6 turnovers in a summer league game.Five stars for Miller. In a tough season for the Hornets filled with injuries, a coaching change, an ownership change, and off the court problems, Miller was a beacon of hope and consistency.
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