The former Alabama All-American will tip off his NBA career on Wednesday night with the Charlotte Hornets.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller works against Boston Celtics guard JD Davison during an NBA preseason game on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Spectrum Arena in Charlotte, N.C.about the NBA game. “I think the biggest thing with taking bumps is also the weight room and how you take care of your body on and off the court. I think that can go a long way in how many games you play.
“Very pleased with him on the court. He just has a great feel for the game. Fits right in. Maybe a little bit too unselfish at times, but does a lot of everything – rebounds the ball, brings the ball up the floor, makes a play, moves the ball, he’ll score, so all good.”In the Hornets’ four preseason games, Miller averaged 8.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals. Miller led Charlotte in preseason playing time with an average of 26.1 minutes per game.
Miller’s emphasis on defense might come as a surprise after he averaged 18.8 points per game for the Crimson Tide last season. But Kupchak said Miller can make a difference on defense, too.. “I think they expected him to score more, look to the basket more. I think with us he realizes that’s not something that he has to do right away, and you’re seeing a different part of the way he plays. You didn’t see it as much at Alabama because he really was aggressive offensively.
“It’s definitely a blessing just being in position of having a vet like Gordon Hayward around just to coach you, coach you up and always have you in the right places,”. “But having him off the court is probably the most important thing. Just building a bond with him off the court is definitely better than the on-court bond.”Miller with the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft on June 22.
The Hornets tip off the 2023-24 NBA season against the Atlanta Hawks at 6 p.m. CDT Wednesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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