The Hornets' dynamic duo stock is high after the preseason.
' young backcourt of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller is getting a lot of love from teammate Miles Bridges and the team's majority owners, Rick Schnall, and Gabe Plotkin.podcast with Jeff Teague, Miles Bridges shared his excitement about the duo, saying, "We got two young killers in LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. For me, I'm not saying I'm taking a back seat, but at the same time, I know my role with the team.
Bridges, who averaged 20 points last season, made it clear he’s still a big part of the team but understands that Ball and Miller are the future stars."We got two young killers in LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. For me, I'm not saying I'm taking a back seat, but at the same time I know my role with the team.""When you start with the backcourt of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, that's your 6'8 shooting guard, then you get your 6'8 point guard...
"Our focus this year is building culture, developing the right habits, player development and giving our young guys a chance to grow, and see where they can take us."With Ball entering his fifth season and Miller coming off a strong rookie campaign, there’s plenty of optimism around the Hornets. Ball, who averaged 23.9 points, 8.0 assists, and 5.1 rebounds last season, will be looking to stay healthy with his new ankle braces. Meanwhile, Miller, who averaged 17.3 points as a rookie, is expected to take a big step forward flashing his scoring ability during the preseason.
The Hornets are focused on building a winning culture and letting their young stars shine, and fans can expect plenty of highlights from this backcourt duo.
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